JOURNAL OF COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998

Regular City Commission Meeting

Mayor Bennett presiding

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM

ROLL CALL: City Commissioners present: Joan Bennett, Bill Beecher, Bill Downer, Randy Gray and John Rosenbaum. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, Directors of Community Development, Public Works, Fiscal Control, Management Information Services, Library, Park & Recreation, Acting Director of the Fairgrounds, Planning, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and the City Clerk.

PRESENTATION: Tom Behrent, Public Works, was presented a plaque for "Best All-Around" for the 1998 Snow Rodeo.

	PUBLIC HEARINGS
Res. 8955, Levy and Assess SLD 1284. Adopted.	1. RESOLUTION 8955, LEVY AND ASSESS SLD 1284. In order to legally provide for the necessary assessment support, State law requires the City Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt an authorizing resolution. MCA 7-12-4301 and 7-12-4333 authorizes the City Commission to create lighting districts and to assess the costs of installing and/or maintaining the district to the owners of the property embraced within the boundaries of such districts. On April 7, 1998, Resolution 8937, Creating SLD 1284 was adopted by the City Commission. The initial operation, maintenance and administrative assessment was for street lighting from 31st Street North to 34th Street North along 9th Avenue North for a period from November 1, 1998, estimated turn-on date, through the year ending June 30, 1999. Mayor Bennett declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to Resolution 8955. Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Gray, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 8955. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 8956, Levy and Assess SLD 1287. Adopted.	2. RESOLUTION 8956, LEVY AND ASSESS SLD 1287. In order to legally provide for the necessary assessment support, State law requires the City Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt an authorizing resolution. MCA 7-12-4301 and 7-12-4333 authorizes the City Commission to create lighting districts and to assess the costs of installing and/or maintaining the district to the owners of the property embraced within the boundaries of such districts. On February 18, 1997, Resolution 8861, Creating SLD 1287, was adopted by the City Commission. The initial operation, maintenance and administrative assessment is for street lighting in Fox Farm 4 from Robin Court to Swan Court along Linden Drive for the period from the January 1, 1998, turn-on date, through the year ending June 30, 1999. Mayor Bennett declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to Resolution 8956. Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Commissioner Downer moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commissioner adopt Resolution 8956. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 8957, Levy and Assess SLD 1288. Adopted.	3. RESOLUTION 8957, LEVY AND ASSESS SLD 1288. In order to legally provide for the necessary assessment support, State law requires the City Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt an authorizing resolution. MCA 7-12-4301 and 7-12-4333 authorizes the City Commission to create lighting districts and to assess the costs of installing and/or maintaining the district to the owners of the property embraced within the boundaries of such districts. On April 7, 1998, Resolution 8936, Creating Special Lighting District 1288, was adopted by the City Commission. The initial operation, maintenance and administrative assessment is for alley lighting between 7th and 8th Streets on 4th and 5th Avenues SW, and on 7th Street and 5th Alley SW in Block 550, Great Falls 6th Addition for the period of November 1, 1998, estimated turn-on date, through the year ending June 30, 1999. Mayor Bennett declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to Resolution 8957. Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioner Downer, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 8957. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 8958, Levy and Assess SLD 1289. Adopted.	4. RESOLUTION 8958, LEVY AND ASSESS SLD 1289. In order to legally provide for the necessary assessment support, State law requires the City Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt an authorizing resolution. MCA 7-12-4301 and 7-12-4333 authorizes the City Commission to create lighting districts and to assess the costs of installing and/or maintaining the district to the owners of the property embraced within the boundaries of such districts. On February 3, 1998, Resolution 8915, Creating SLD 1289 was adopted by the City Commission. The initial operation, maintenance and administrative assessment is for street lighting along 14th Street SW from Great Falls Market Place subdivision to the extended eastern line of Park Garden Road along Market Place Drive for the period from February 1, 1998, turn-on date, through the year ending June 30, 1999. Mayor Bennett declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to Resolution 8958. Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 8958. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 8959, Levy and Assess SLD 1290. Adopted.	5. RESOLUTION 8959, LEVY AND ASSESS SLD 1290. In order to legally provide for the necessary assessment support, State law requires the City Commission conduct a public hearing and adopt an authorizing resolution. MCA 7-12-4301 and 7-12-4333 authorizes the City Commission to create lighting districts and to assess the costs of installing and/or maintaining the district to the owners of the property embraced within the boundaries of such districts. On January 6, 1998, Resolution 8916, Creating Special Lighting District 1290, was adopted by the City Commission. The initial operation, maintenance and administrative assessment is for street lighting along 14th Street SW from Great Falls Market Place subdivision to the extended eastern line of Park Garden Road along Market Place Drive (residential) for a period from February 1, 1998, turn-on date, through the year ending June 30, 1999. Mayor Bennett declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to Resolution 8959. Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Commissioner Downer moved, seconded by Commissioners Beecher and Rosenbaum, that the City Commissioner adopt Resolution 8959. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 8960, Levy and Assess SLD's. Adopted.	6. RESOLUTION 8960, LEVY AND ASSESS SPECIAL MAINTENANCE LIGHTING DISTRICTS. In order to legally provide for the necessary assessment support, State law requires the City Commission to conduct a public hearing and adopt an authorizing resolution. MCA 7-12-4301 and 7-12-4333 authorizes the City Commission to create lighting districts and to assess the costs of installing and/or maintaining the district to the owners of the property embraced within the boundaries of such districts. Mayor Bennett declared the public hearing open. No one appeared to speak in support of or opposition to Resolution 8960. Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioner Downer, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 8960. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 8973, Wadsworth Park Master Plan. Conducted public hearing.	7. RESOLUTION 8973, WADSWORTH PARK MASTER PLAN (OF 1202). On September 2, 1997, the City Commission awarded a contract for the Wadsworth Park Master Plan to CTA Architects. The planning process involved interviews with special interest groups, including current leaseholders; conducting a public hearing; and a citizen random survey. In developing a final draft, consideration was given to future recreation potential of the park, existing and future leases, spacial relationships of proposed recreational areas and facilities; proposed landscape improvements; and proposed circulation and access improvements including ADA accessibility compliance. John Lawton, City Manager, explained the necessity for master planning. He stated that it was important for the City to have master plans, even if the funds to complete all the recommendations were not available. He added that master plans contain priorities so that when money becomes available, the City has an agreed upon way to proceed. Jerry Sepich, Park and Recreation Director, reviewed the process used in the development of the Master Plan and explained that the Park and Recreation Board had approved it. Mayor Bennett declared the public hearing open. Those speaking in opposition to the Plan were as follows: John Spencer, Sun River Skeet Club, 1911 4th Avenue North, stated that the plan was not a plan for Wadsworth Park utilization, it was a plan to get rid of the Skeet and Water Ski Clubs. He requested the City Commission grant each group a 5-year lease. He also requested the City Commission appoint a board to schedule the use of Wadsworth Park to ensure that activities that may conflict with one another are not scheduled at the same time. Mr. Spencer stated that the Skeet Club should be reimbursed for all the improvements they have put into the park over the past 70 years, and if the Skeet Club was to be relocated, the relocation plan needed to be reviewed by the Skeet Club. He presented a petition with 1300 signatures opposing the Master Plan. Robin Lynch, 2226 4th Avenue SW, stated that neighborhood concerns were not considered when developing the Plan. She suggested that the neighborhood infrastructure could not accommodate increased traffic caused by the proposed improvements to the park. She added that the park was just fine the way it was and that no one was excluded from using it. Mike Labriola, 2900 1st Avenue North, Skeet Club member, stated that he was in support of the Skeet Club. He suggested that it was easy to resolve any conflict with other users of the park and the skeet club, and that was through scheduling. Mr. Labriola stated that the future of the skeet club was now complicated by someone else's vision for the area. He asked if the City would be willing to help if the skeet club had to relocate. He also asked that the City accommodate all interests and recreational activities of the community, including skeet clubs. He stated that in the Master Plan "City assistance" was undefined and requested that before the Master Plan was approved, that the City Commission specify exactly how they would assist in relocating groups. Dave Maddox, 2821 1st Avenue South, explained that Al Berman was a charter member of the trap club. Mr. Berman told him that all the buildings and upkeep for the area was done at the expense of the skeet club. No money from the City or County was used to improve the City park. He added that thousands of dollars were poured into Great Falls due to the skeet club activities. Morgan Leach, 153 Riverview C, stated that he was the current president of the Great Falls Water Ski Club. He said that the proposed Master Plan labeled the Water Ski Club as a conflicting activity which would eventually necessitate their removal from the Park. The Ski Club disagreed. He stated that the reasons the Club preferred the Wadsworth site over the river were: It was an appropriate length, width and depth. It had a stable water level as opposed to the river which fluctuated tremendously with spring runoff. It was much cleaner water than the Sun River. The contour of the shoreline was ideal for wave dissipation. It did not have a current, which was important as boat speeds are held to a ½ mph tolerance. It had no floating debris. It provided for an organized atmosphere where everyone could take turns in skiing. It was close to town, making "after work" skiing possible. It had no sandbars. Overall, they felt Wadsworth was a much safer place to conduct their activities. He explained that the Water Ski Club had installed and maintained a gravel boat launch, a large dock and the 3rd nicest slalom course in the State. They offer a valuable community service by teaching beginning and advance water skiers in a safe, organized atmosphere. He stated that the City hasn't spent much money on water skiing and the club was not asking them to; the Club was asking to be included in the Master Plan. He requested that if the Plan was approved, that the City Commission amend it to include the Water Ski Club. Garrett Stumb, 69 Sun View Lane, Water Ski Club, stated that the members of the Water Ski Club were excluded from sitting on the technical advisory group, and they did not understand why they would be excluded from the overall Plan. He explained that the boats were not noisy, and their safety record was impeccable. He added that the Master Plan should be a planning document, and the decisions should benefit all. Chris Siller, 4000 4th Avenue South, paint baller, explained that the paint ballers currently did not have a lease to use the park and that a club was currently being organized. He stated that the paint ballers were interested in using the archery area and that both activities would be compatible. He said that paintball was a growing sport and the players wanted a safe environment to use. Julie Melvin, 139 Hawk Drive, Water Ski Club, stated that the club was made up of women, children and men. Wadsworth Park provided for a safe area to teach children to water ski. She explained that there was a competitive element to water skiing and that the river was too high and full of debris in the spring to use for training. Chuck Crowell, 23 Wilderness Lane, 300 Archery Club, stated that archery and the paintball group were not compatible and could not share the same area of the park. He added that Wadsworth Park was being used by shooting sports and they should be allowed to continue that use. Angelo Campisi, 2829 Wells Fargo Drive, stated that the skeet club has been located at Wadsworth Park for approximately 70 years. He stated that no one had been injured and no one had ever been denied to use the facility. He questioned the legitimacy of the survey used during the master planning process because all the shooting sports were grouped together and, in his opinion, that was wrong. He added that there had to be some weight to squatters rights and asked the Commission to give the skeet club a fair evaluation. Mark Dilley, 1200 29th Street South #105, paintballer, explained that the sport was safe and that they were trying to find an area so that anyone could participate safely. Tom Mooney, 1133 20th Avenue SW, Water Ski Club, stated that Wadsworth Park lake was safe, and it was a good place to train water skiers. Cody Houston, 110 Jayhawk Lane, skeet club, stated that the issue at Wadsworth Park was simply scheduling. He added that it seemed family groups and gun sports were not politically correct anymore. He reminded the Commission that the skeet club area was maintained at no cost to the City, and members of the skeet club were taxpayers and voters. Dave Johnson, 982 Avenue E NE, skeet club, stated that he could not believe the Master Plan would leave the skeet club out. He stated that skeet shooting was a legitimate sport that members have not asked the City for any money. He did not understand why the Commission would consider a $4 million dollar plan when they did not have the funds to pay for the current park system. Steve Gortez, 4513 Wilkenson Lane, stated that he liked Wadsworth Park the way it was. He added that the City did not need another developed park. He asked that the paint ballers and the archery club not be co-located. Kevin Severe, 17 19th Avenue South, skeet club, stated that he had heard the park needed to be kept open to the public. He said that the participants of the various organizations make up the public and that no club was exclusive. He added that no one was asking for anything from the City except not to change the park. James Lynch, 2226 4th Avenue SW, stated he was opposed to the Master Plan and reminded the Commission that the current groups have put a lot of improvements into the park and they should be allowed to continue to use the park. Those speaking in support of the proposed Master Plan were as follows: Steve Purcell, 826 7th Avenue North, stated that Boy Scout troops were beginning to utilize the park for camping, boating and a variety of other activities. He stated that the park was a good safe environment to teach kids survival skills. He complimented City staff for putting together a plan, not for the few, but for the many. Jim Meade, 2901 1st Avenue North, stated that canoe enthusiasts needed quiet water to practice their skills. He stated that Wadsworth Park lake was the right place to have canoe classes and gives people an opportunity to practice their canoing skills. Linda Paine, 704 54th Street South, canoe club, stated that Wadsworth Park lake is a good place for spring training and encouraged the continued use of the lake for canoeing activities. Diane McDermott, 385 4th Avenue South, served on the technical advisory committee (TAC) and explained in the preliminary plan it was indicated that the Water Ski Club lease should be honored through the end of its existing term only, with no extensions. When the Park and Recreation Board reviewed the plan they changed that provision to say that the Water Ski Club lease would be renewed annually until the degree of development in the pond area created a conflict with motor boats. She said that the original recommendation that the Water Ski Club lease expire after this term was more appropriate for the following reasons: There would not have to be any more development of the park before a conflict with the Water Ski Club would develop. In researching this issue, she was unable to find a developed lake in Montana of comparable size that allowed motor boats. It would be difficult to justify motorboat use and deny use of the lake by other power craft users. The decision to extend the current leases, even annually, went against the TAC recommendation. The City should not overlook the liability issue. She said that there are already conflicts with users of the lake especially with fisherman. She requested the City Commission terminate the lease with the Water Ski Club. Karen Kohut, 3609 8th Avenue North, stated she would welcome any other areas closer to Great Falls for cross-country skiing. She added that she would appreciate areas that could be developed for hikers and bikers and encouraged the City Commission to adopt the plan. Howard Strause, stated he supported the Master Plan with the same caveats that Diane McDermott mentioned. He added that through the auspices of the Fish Wildlife and Parks, fish have been planted in the lake and fishing was a popular activity there. He reminded the City Commission that the lake was there because the dike was built and the land was deeded to the City for all the public to use. He stated that there is a broad range of support for the Master Plan and that the plan was a good plan. He stated that the City may not have $4 million available to implement the Plan. However, Great Falls does have citizens willing to put some sweat-equity into the park which could result in the development of the park occurring quicker with fewer tax dollars. Mr. Strause stated that working groups have been formed regarding the use of the park for many years and in all cases it was determined that the skeet club should not be allowed to continue to use Wadsworth Park for their activities. He stated that shot fall does intrude into the pond areas and other areas leased by other groups. He provided a jar of shot fall he scooped up from the bank of the lake. He stated that everyone needs to recognize that times change. The skeet club has put a lot of investment into the area. However, the skeet club improved the area at their own risk, and in exchange for those improvements, the group has used the area almost entirely for free. He concluded stating that this was not an anti-government movement, it was a safety issue. Jean Johnson, 285 Couch Drive, Upper Missouri Sierra group, stated they supported the plan and do not support motorized vehicles in the park. Curt Evenson, 3020 4th Avenue North, Federated Flyfishers and Trout Unlimited, stated that these groups had no interest in Wadsworth Park. However, they did have a sense of community value. He encouraged the City to open Wadsworth Park for all the people in the area, especially people with disabilities. He stated that the City has 53 parks but none of the other parks have lakes or the other amenities that Wadsworth has. He stated that these groups would like to assist to develop the park either through fund raisers or through sweat equity. He stated that he was not opposed to guns or boats, he just wanted a safe park. Jim Hertel, 2008 2nd Avenue South, reviewed the process for the development of the plan and highlighted several elements of the plan. He encouraged the Commission to adopt it. Mayor Bennett called for a brief recess. Roy Patte, 3913 Wilkinson Lane, stated that the land was deeded to the City for all public use. He thanked the members of the TAC, the Park and Recreation Board and the City Commission for going through the master planning process. He provided copies of notes he has taken depicting all the activities taking place at the park. Joe McMahon, 3133 2nd Avenue South, stated he supported the Master Plan because it would provide many different activities that would appeal to many people. Sandy Mares, 429 19th Street SW, Westside Flood District, stated that the Flood District members had not taken a stand regarding the Master Plan. Their interest was to ensure flood protection in the area. She stated Flood District members have been assured they would have a position on the TAC. She added that taxpayers in the flood district paid $169,000 to develop the lake and to make improvements to the park. She said she thought she should share that information because people testified that no tax dollars have been used at Wadsworth Park. There being no one further to address the City Commission, Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Mayor Bennett reminded the audience that the forum was not that of a public debate and that written rebuttals could be submitted to the City Clerk. Commissioner Gray stated that he did not have a sense of urgency in adopting the proposed Master Plan and suggested the Commission take the testimony under advisement and take formal action at a later date. Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioners Beecher and Downer, that the City Commission close the public hearing on Resolution 8973, Wadsworth Master Plan. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 8974, Cost Recovery, GF Townsite, B472, L13. Adopted.	8. RESOLUTION 8974, COST RECOVERY, GF TOWNSITE, B472, L13. The property located at 704 7th Avenue South, owned by Alice Price and Reuben Selstad, was declared a nuisance by Resolution 8944, adopted by the City Commission on May 19, 1998. The property owners did not abate the nuisance within the time prescribed by the Resolution. Staff hired Absolute Construction for rubbish removal and hauling and McCullough's Wrecker Service to remove a junk vehicle. The work was completed on June 29, 1998. The expenses incurred totaled $1,707.88. Mayor Bennett declared the public hearing open. Rueben Selstad and Alice Price, both of 704 7th Avenue South, spoke in opposition to Resolution 8974. In their testimony, they stated that they could not abate the nuisance because the weather had been bad. Ms. Price stated that the City not only removed some rubbish, they also removed a lot of their personal property. There being no one further to address the City Commission, Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 8974. Commissioner Gray stated that he understood the process to clean up this property lasted for several months and was well documented. He added that in his opinion, proper notice was provided and their property became a health concern which was why he supported the Resolution. Motion carried 5-0.
	OLD BUSINESS
	NEW BUSINESS
	ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 2746, Rezone GF Townsite, B248, L5. Accepted on first reading.	9. ORDINANCE 2746, TO REZONE LOT 5, BLOCK 248, GF TOWNSITE. Peter Schultz petitioned to rezone GF Townsite, Block 248, Lot 5, from Residential Existing R-E District to Residential-Office (R-O) District. The property is occupied by a structure containing a single family unit on the upper two floors, two apartments in the basement and a 13 stall parking lot on the rear parcel. During the Planning Board meeting held September 8, 1998, the Planning Board recommended denial of the ordinance. Commissioner Beecher moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission accept Ordinance 2746 on first reading and set 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 1998, as the public hearing and final reading date. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 8961, Assessing the Business Improvement District. Adopted.	10. RESOLUTION 8961, ASSESSING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. The Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) was created in 1989 by petition of the property owners in the district. Assessments were levied upon property in the district to fund the B.I.D. As in prior years, the assessment requested for 1998/99 was based on the assessment formula approved with the creation of the district. One segment of the formula is based on total market value. The 1997 Montana State Legislature provided for a phase-in of reappraisal values at the rate of 2% per year. This phase-in value was used in calculating that portion of the assessment formula. Commissioner Downer moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 8961. Motion carried 5-0.
Res. 8969, Relating to American Tax Increment Industrial Infrastructure District; Authorizing Bonds. Adopted.	11. RESOLUTION 8969, RELATING TO AMERICAN ETHANOL TAX INCREMENT INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIES 1998 BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST AND RELATED DOCUMENTS. Ordinance 2638, established the boundaries of the Tax Increment Industrial Infrastructure District which was created in January 1993 in anticipation of the construction of an Ethanol Plant. Between November 1994 and August 1995, TI Bonds were authorized, issued, held in escrow, and subsequently retired for this project. Resolution 8845 was adopted on December 3, 1996, setting a public hearing date for January 7, 1997, to hear comment regarding resuming the financing for this project. American Agri-Technology representatives presided over a public meeting on January 16, 1997. Representatives from Raytheon Engineering, Rabobank, Piper Jaffray, and Dorsey & Whitney were also in attendance. The public meeting was attended by approximately 50 people, comprised of City and County Commissioners, Planning Board officials, press and the general citizenry. On January 31, 1997, a public hearing was held and following the hearing, the City Commission authorized the issuance of bonds and the execution and delivery of an indenture of trust and related documents. The Commission approved a related annexation issue at the January 21, 1997, meeting. On June 6, 1998, the Commission adopted Resolution 8962, indicating their intent to issue and authorize a bond issue in an amount not to exceed $25,659,685. The Commission also affirmed a commitment to construct a water line extension to the ethanol plant site in an estimated amount of $1,290,000. The resolution authorized staff to amend the engineering, procurement and construction management agreement with Raytheon, originally dated August 6, 1996. This amendment set forth the terms of Raytheon's guarantee which provides for the project, the land, the site developments and the infrastructure improvements and related bond costs which are to be completed within the amount of money committed for the project from proceeds of the tax increment bond. The Guarantee Fee was not to exceed $1,000,000 and was to be paid to Raytheon at the time bonds were issued. There was also an agreement between American Agri-Tech and Raytheon guaranteeing the total project would be completed within the allotted time. Resolution 8962 also authorized issuance of up to $25,659,685 in Tax Increment Bonds for the purposes of paying costs of designing and constructing certain industrial infrastructure improvements and related costs in conjunction with the construction of ethanol and gluten production facilities at an estimated total cost in excess of $171,000,000, inclusive of working capital, interest during construction and financing fees. The tax increment debt issuance portion would finance public improvements such as railroad trackage, water and sewer mains, relocation of overhead power lines, electrical substation and switchyard, lighting, gas, sanitary sewer, fire, water, process water, potable water lines, engineering and site grading. Coleen Balzarini, City Controller, explained the purpose of Resolution 8969 and reiterated that this was a taxable, tax increment debt issuance payable solely from the increase in taxes collected due to the improvements made to the property. She stated that this was not a general obligation debt of the City. Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioners Beecher and Gray, that the City Commission adopt Resolution 8969. Motion carried 5-0.
Consent Agenda Approved as printed.	CONSENT AGENDA 12. Minutes, September 1, 1998, Commission meeting. 13. Claims over $500. 14. Contracts List. 15. Use Permit List. 16. Bid Award, Street Sanding Material. Awarded bid to United Materials of Great Falls, in the amount of $9.50 per ton delivered to the Public Works complex. 17. Bid Award, Rear-loading Refuse Packer. Awarded bid to lowest responsive bidder, Solid Waste Systems of Spokane, Washington, in the amount of $112,586. 18. Contract Award, 1998 Sewer Rehabilitation Program, Phase VI, Trenchless (OF 1174.1). Awarded bid to Planned & Engineered Construction, Inc., in the amount of $322,824 for rehabilitation of existing mains. 19. Contract Award, Development Review Manual and Procedures (OF 1225). Awarded contract to Applied Communications in the amount of $17,070 for the Development Review Process Improvement Project. 20. Final Pay, 1996 Downtown Sewer Rehabilitation, Trenchless Application (OF 1018). Final payment to Insituform West, Inc., and the State Miscellaneous Tax Division in the amount of $23,575.65. 21. Final Pay, 1996 Sewer Rehabilitation, Schedule II, Trenchless Application (OF 1147). Final payment to Insituform West, Inc., and the State Miscellaneous Tax Division in the amount of $3,716.00. Commissioner Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Commissioner Beecher, that the City Commission accept the Consent Agenda as printed. Motion carried 5-0.
	NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS
NC #5	22A. Jake Karnop, Neighborhood Council 5, stated that the council was working on the development of Russell Park and appreciated the support of Staff and the Commission.
NC #8	22B. Patty Horst, Neighborhood Council 8, stated that the abandoned vehicle program was working well. She also thanked the City and the Fire Department for the opportunity to paint the fire hydrants which gave the council an opportunity to earn some money..
NC #2	22C. Phyllis Hemstad, Neighborhood Council 2, thanked Commissioner Beecher and Mayor Bennett for attending their meetings. She encouraged the Commission to find another location for the Skeet Club.
	ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn	There being no further business to come before the Commission, the regular meeting of September 15, 1998, adjourned at 9:46 p.m.