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Bozeman, Mon tans
December 18, 1963
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the
Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, December 18, 1963 at 1:00
o'clook p.m. Present were Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy, Commis-
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sioner Morrow, City Manager Cutting, Ass't. City Manager Fryslie, City Attorney
Berg and the Clerk.
Mayor Staudaher opened the meeting with a prayer and the following pro-
ceedings were had:
Minutes of the last regular session were read and it was moved by
Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the minutes as
read be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote;
those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner
Sedivy; those voting No, none.
Final Acceptance SID Nos. 425 & 426 (Sewers)
The Commission was referred to its meeting of November 27, 1963, and
the discussion of the Oi ty' s final acceptance of the contract.~ work and settle-
ment of the over-run of the contract time by Haggerty-Messmer Company in its
completion of the sewers constructed in Special Improvement Districts 425 and
426. The Ci ty Manager sta ted tha t he, the Ci ty Engineer and the Ci ty Attorney
had given considerable study to the project and were now prepared to make the
following recommendations in regard to the completion of this contract work:
1) That the contract work be finally accepted based upon
the certificates of completion as submitted by the
Consultant Engineers.
2) That in addition to the contract time extension of 34
days as recommended by the Consultant Engineers, the
contract time be further extended 20 days for adverse
weather conditions in June and further extended an
additional Iv days for additional work required in
crossing U.S. Highway No. 10, for a total extension
of 64 days, or a net over-run of the contract time
totaling 82 days.
3} That the excess engineering for the 82 days over-run
of the contract time be charged to th~ contractor and
the resultant amount, not to exceed $50.UO per day, be
withheld from the amount due the contractor in final
settlement.
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4) That a claim of the ConSUltant Engineers for excess
engineering be approved for the final 92 days of the
construction period and in an amount not to exceed
$5U.UO per day; the ten day exteftslon period for crossing
U.S. Highway No. 10 being a proper charge to Special
Improvement District No. 425.
5) That the liquidated damage proviSion of the contract
for over-run of the time limit be waived.
6) That 50% of the damage claim of David Vaughn, filed
against this contract in the amount of $325.UO, as
approved by the Commission 6 November 1963, be charged
to the contractor as his responsibility.
It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow,
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that the City accept the contract work performed by Haggerty-Messmer Company
in Special Improvement Districts 425 and 426 and app!y the oontract penalty
provisions in accordance with the foregoing recommendations and the motion
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was oarried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor
Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none.
Mid-Montana Life Insurance Association
Discussion of City License
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Mr. H. M. Reid and John Brooksma, representatives of the Mid-Montana
Life Underwriters, appeared to discuss recent changes in Montana State Law
and its application to the licensing of life insurance agents by cities and
towns. After discussion, the Commission informed them the matter would be
taken under advisement after referral to the City Attorney for further study.
Civil Defense (Board of Gallatin: County Commissioners)
The Board of Gallatin County Commissioners appeared to discuss the pro-
gress of the civil defense program in Gallatin County and the possibility of
the hiring of a part-time director to carryon and expedite the program as
originally pl~nned. The Commission requested the County Board to make a fur-
ther determin~tion of the availability of a director and at what cost. The
matter was ta~led for the present.
Discussion of Fire at City Landfill Dump
Allen D. Aksamit
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Mr. Allen D. Aksamit, the proprietor of a trailer court which is
located on land lying north of the City limits and south of the present site
of the City's landfill dump, appeared and registered his complaint about the
unpleasant copditions in the area caused by a fire burning at the dump. The
City Manager informed Mr. Aksamit that the fire had been caused by someone
other than City personnel and that the City had, as yet, been unsuccessful
in its attempt to extinguish the fire as it was burning under the landfill
and its intense heat made it impossible to lesson its progress by the use of
water; however, Mr. Aksamit was assured that the City is using every means to
remedy the situation.
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Police Department Confirmation:
Donald E. Strang
Harold J. Veltkamp
Letters of confirmation from Chief of Police Saunders, stating that
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Donald E. Strang and Harold J. Veltkamp had completed their six months period
of probation as police officers and recommending that they be confirmed as
regular members of the Police Department were presented. The City Manager
concurred in the recommendation of the Police Chief and it was moved by
Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the appointment
of Donald E. Strang as a regular member of the Bozeman Police Department as
of November 30, 1963, and that of Harold J.Veltkamp as of December 1, 1963
be confirmed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner
Morrow; those vpting No, none.
Examination of Depository Bonds
The Commission proceeded to examine the Custodian's Reoeipts for
Depository Bonds held by the Direotor of Finance as security for City funds
deposited in Bozeman banks. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded
by Commissioner Morrow, that the securities be approved and a list thereof
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be set forth in full in the minutes of this meeting and the mot10n was
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor
Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none.
DEPOSITORY BONDS & SECURITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Bozeman:
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Mpls.:
U.S. Treas. Notes Series A-66, 4%, due 8-15-66
U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1971, 4%, due 8/15/71
U.S. Tress. Bds. of 1968, 3-3/4%, due 8/15/68
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Amoun t
$ 10,000.00
68,OUO.00
100,OuO.vO
100,OUO.uO
$ 278,000.UO
10,000.00
2,000.00
25,000.00
25,OUO.OO
$ 62,000.00
. 10,000.00
40,000.uO
196,000.00
26,000.uO
123,Ouu.00
. 395,OVO.00
Total
GALLATIN TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, Bozeman:
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Mpls.:
U.s. Treas. Bds. of 1967, 2t%, due 9/15/72
School Dist. #2; Yellowstone Co., Mont. 2.4%,
due 3/1/67-68
U.S. Treas. Eds. of 1967; 3-5/8%; due 11/15/67
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SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Bozeman:
Federal Deposit Insuranoe Corporation
Trusteed wi thFederal Reserve Bank of Mpls.:
U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1980, 3t%, due 11/15/8U
U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1967, 3-S/8%, due 11/lS/67
U.S. Tress. Bds. of 1968, 3-7/8%, due S/15/68
Trusteed with Nattl Bank of Commerce of Seattle,
Wn.
U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1966; 3-3/4%; due 5/1S/66
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This is to certify tha t we, the Commission of The C1 ty of Bozeman, in oompli-
ance with the provisions of Section 16-2618 R.C.M., 1947 have this day examined
the receipts of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and the National Bank
of Commerce, Seattle, Washington, for the Depository Bonds held by the Director
of Finance as security for the deposit of City of Bozeman funds held by the
several banks of Bozeman and find them to be as above stated, and are hereby
aocepted and approved.
s/ F. M. Staudaher
Ma yor
S/ Edmond P. Sedivy
Commissioner
s/ R. Harr~ Morrow
Commissioner
Dated December 18th, 1963.
Applications
City Beer and Liquor Licenses (1964)
The fOllowing applications for City beer and liquor licenses, together
with the required fees, were presented:
Name Beer Liquor
Oaks Cigar Store $2UO.UO $3UO.00
Crys tal Bar 200.00 300.00
Baxter Hotel 200.00 300.00
VFW (Club) 35.00 65.00
Top Ha t Lounge 200.00 300.00
Cullen t sCorner Grocery 200.00 - ... ... -
The Bowl 200.00 300.00
Safeway Stores 200.00 .. .. ... -
The City Manager and the Chief of Police stated they were not aware
of any incidents in the operations of the above establishments that would
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warrant disapproval of the applications. In concurrence with the recommendations
of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commis.
sioner Morrow, that the above applications be approved and the Director of
Finance be directed to issue licenses in accordance therewith and the motion
was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor
Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none.
Appointment of Appraiser of City Owned Property (S.M. West)
The Commission was referred to its action of October 2, 1963, which
declared the General Services Administration's counter offer in the amount of
$63,610.UO be declared unrealistic and unacceptable for the purchase of the
City owned parking lots located in a portion of Block "An, Blacks Addition,
and stated the the City's original offer in the amount of 1179,340.00 would
stand. As the General Services Administration has turned the matter over to
the Department of Justice for adjudication in the Federal courts, the City
Attorney requested that he be provided with the services of an independent
profeSSional land appraiser and requested that S. M. West of Billings, Montana
be retained by the City to assist him in his presentation of the City's case
in the Federal court. In concurrence with the recommendation of the City
Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow,
that the services of Mr. West be retained on the basis of Mr. West's letter
offer dated December 11, 1963 and the motion was carried by the fOllOWing Aye
and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and
Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none.
Approval of Location of Proposed Kirkwood Baptist Church (N. 15th & W. Beall)
A plat to indicate the proposed site of the Kirkwood Baptist Church to
be located at the northwest corner of the intersection of North Fifteenth
Avenue and West Beall Street was presented. The City Manager stated the City=
County Planning Board had approved the location and recommended the City like-
wise approve the location for the construction of the church subject to its
complianoe with the "A" Residence Zone provisions of Chapter l7.U8, Zoning, of
the Bozeman Municipal Code. It was moved by CommiSSioner Morrow, seconded by
Commissioner Sedivy, that approval of the site as recommended b. approved and
the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those
voting No, none.
License Bonds George Wellhouser (Plumbing, Gas Fitter and Electrician)
In compliance with Chapters 15 and 16 of the Bozeman Munioipal Code, the
plumbing, gas fitter and electrical bonds of George Wellhouser, Manhattan,
Montana were presented for approval. The City Manager reported that the
Building Inspector had approved the concern and recommended that the bonds be
approved. The City Attorney approved the bonds as to form and it was moved
by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the bonds be
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approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow;
Seventh & Main Conoco
Dri veways
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those voting No, none.
The City Manager presented a sketch of a proposed rearrangement of the
driveways leading in to the Continental Oil Company's service station at
Seventh Avenue and Main Street and reported that the company requested an
additional curb cut on Seventh Avenue adjacent to the ailey. After discussion,
it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that
the placement of the additional curb cut be denied. The motion was carried
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher,
Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none.
Reports
The following reports were presented:
Cashier
Cemetery
The City Manager commented on the reports and recommended their
seconded by Commissioner Morrow,
approval. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy,/that the reports be approved
Director of Public Service
and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the follOWing aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner
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Morrow; those voting No, none.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this
time it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow,
that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and
Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none.
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ATTEST:
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Clar of the Commission
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