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MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
February 14, 2019
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Chamber Report
Committee Minutes
Public Hearing
Public Comment
Business Agenda
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Aymon called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, Council Member Holmes, and Council Member
Sowers all answered roll call. Council Member Nielsen was absent.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney;
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community
Development Director; Delta James, Economic Development Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks and
Recreation Director; Jay Scherer, Airport Manager; Justin Williams, Police Chief; Nathan Stewart,
Public Works Director
Also present was Anthony Pantera, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney from MSBT Law; Amy
Pemberton, Millemann Pemberton & Holm LLP; Gregg Tankersley, Crestline Engineers; Lynn
Lewinski, Library Board of Trustees;
Mayor Aymon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the amended to remove AB 19-036 Idaho Senate
Bill 1040 Liquor License Reform. Council Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a voice
vote all members voted aye and the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommended approval of the following ACTION ITEMS. All matters which are listed
within the consent section of the agenda have been distributed to each member of the McCall City
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Council for reading and study. Items listed are considered routine by the Council and were enacted
with one motion.
1. Special Council Meeting Minutes – January 23, 2019
2. Payroll Report for period ending Jan 11, 2019
3. Payroll Report for period ending Jan 25, 2019
4. Clerk License Report
5. Warrant Register – GL ending Jan 17. 2019
6. Warrant Register – Vendor ending Jan 17. 2019
7. Warrant Register – GL ending Feb 6, 2019
8. Warrant Register – Vendor ending Feb 6, 2019
9. Monthly Department Reports
10. AB 19-022 Request for Authorization for the Destruction of Records – Resolution 19-
04: In 2011, staff developed an Email Retention Procedure designed to provide detail to
the retention of email as it pertains to correspondence in addition to what is stated in the
Records Retention Schedule. In the event it is determined that a contradiction occurs
between the two, the information in the Records Retention Schedule will take precedence
over the information contained in the Email Retention Procedure. It has been identified that
there are many emails that have exceeded the retention time limits established by the City’s
records management policy. Resolution 19-04 will authorize the City Clerk to provide
notice to all City employees with email of the intent for the destruction of the identified
emails. Action: Adopt Resolution 19-04 allowing the destruction of documents and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
11. AB 19-027 Request to Approve the Contract with Circle H Construction for Buried
Fiber Conduit Installation from City Hall to Samson Trail and from Public Works to
the Water Treatment Plant: At the December 13, 2018 Council Meeting, the Council
awarded the bid for contract to Circle H Construction for buried communications conduit
installation between City Hall and the Police Department Annex and between Public
Works and the Water Treatment Plant. The contract has been reviewed and approved by
the City Attorney. If approved, installation will begin in the summer of 2019. Action:
Approve the Contract with Circle H Construction for Buried Fiber Conduit Installation
from City Hall to Samson Trail and from Public Works to the Water Treatment Plant in the
amount of $235,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
12. AB 19-024 Request to Approve the Downtown Flower Services Contract with Franz
Witte: The Parks & Recreation Department has contracted with Franz Witte Nursery for
the Annual Flower Color Program for the downtown hanging flowerpots and curbside pots
for the past five years. The results and customer service have been great, and the
recommendation is to continue to use Franz Witte Nursery for this service. The contract
includes labor, equipment, and materials to plant and grow 38 hanging flower baskets and
20 curbside planters along with reinstallation of existing irrigation tubing. Action: Approve
the Downtown Flower Services Contract with Franz Witte Nursery in the amount of
$4691.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
13. AB 19-023 Request to Approve the Contract Award of New Propane Heater
Installation for the Golf Course Maintenance Building Expansion Project: The Golf
Course Maintenance Building additions are at the stage for the installation of a propane
heater, and as it is a small job, an informal bid request was conducted. Staff reached out to
A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning, Master Craft Hearth & Home, and YMC Heating & Air
for proposals for a heater installation into the new maintenance bay area. Two bids
(attached) were received and it is recommended to accept the low bid from A-1 Heating &
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Air Conditioning in the amount of $2.675.00. The contract has been reviewed by legal
counsel. Action: Approve the Contract Award of New Heater Installation for the Golf
Course Maintenance Building Expansion Project to A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning in the
amount of $2675.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
14. AB 19-033 Request to accept Treasurers Monthly Report: Treasurer’s report of
accounts and activity of office during the month of December 2018 regarding care,
management, or disposition of moneys, property, or business of the City. Action: The
Council shall examine the report and determine whether additional information from the
Treasurer is required.
15. AB 19-019 Request to accept Treasurer’s Quarterly Report as Required by IC 50-
208: Treasurer’s quarterly report of accounts and activity of office during the months of
April, May, June (FY18 3rd quarter), and October, November, December 2018 (FY19 1st
quarter) regarding care, management, or disposition of moneys, property, or business of
the City. Action: The Council shall examine the report and determine whether additional
information from the Treasurer is required.
16. AB 19-034 Request to Approve the Contingent Revenue and Contingent Expense
Transfer: The City (McCall Police Department) applied to the Idaho Transportation
Department for an OHS Highway Safety E-Ticketing Grant FFY 2019. The McCall Police
Department received notice of award and funding for the Statewide E-ticketing (SWET)
Application to purchase E-ticketing equipment via a letter dated January 28, 2019. The
project is funded for up to $68,000 with a 25% match of the project. The match will be in
the form of hard match, and/or soft match of mileage or wages related to traffic safety. The
equipment must be purchased prior to September 30, 2019. Action: Approve the contingent
revenue and contingent expense line item transfers.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council
Member Giles seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council
Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all
voted aye, and the motion carried.
COMMITTEE MINUTES
The Council received the following Committee Minutes for review:
1. Airport Advisory Committee – 2018 – December 6
2. Environmental Advisory Committee – 2018 – December 20
3. Historic Preservation Commission – 2018 – December 3
4. Historic Preservation Commission – 2019 – January 7
5. Library Building Committee – 2018 – December 19
6. Library Building Committee – 2019 – January 7
7. Library Board of Trustees – 2018 – December 20
8. McCall Redevelopment Agency – 2018 – December 18
9. Tree Advisory Committee – 2018 – December 4
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 19-028 Request to Approve Resolution 19-05 for Snow Removal Fees of
Snow/Ice/Rubbish on Sidewalks
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Mayor Aymon opened the Public Hearing at 5:33 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented the Resolution 19-05 for Snow Removal Fees
of Snow/Ice/Rubbish on Sidewalks. City staff has requested the establishment of a Snow Removal
Fee to better manage and mitigate poor and icy sidewalk conditions throughout the downtown
core. Following numerous efforts over the years to address these issues with adjacent property
owners, it is now apparent that the most timely and efficient way to address sidewalk condition
complaints is to have City staff take care of it directly and then bill the property owner. Chasing
down property owners or rounding up contractors to do the work and then having to follow up on
the process, cost significantly more in staff time than simply removing the snow and fixing the
problem directly with City staff. Staff consulted with several of the property owners with chronic
sidewalk complaints about this new proposed process and fee.
The receipt of complaints and response efforts will be coordinated between the Parks and Streets
Departments. If Council approves the fee resolution, all property owners with sidewalk frontage
will receive a letter from the City reminding them of their obligation to maintain the sidewalk, that
the City will respond to complaints, and the established fee will be assessed to the owner for the
time needed to abate the sidewalk nuisance as outlined in the resolution. Fee calculations have
been determined according to State code and are based on administrative time, the hourly rate of
equipment use, and the average loaded wage of employees doing the work. The proposed fee was
published in the Star News as required by law.
Staff and the Council discussed which areas and sidewalks would be in the snow removal fee area,
liability issues, enforcement, and what the City is currently doing. Council Member Holmes was
concerned about consistencies and possible liability issues and wondered why the City does not
use Local Option Tax (LOT) funds or other monies to just provide the service over charging fees.
It was clarified that this was a step toward enforcing.
Receiving no written or oral comments, Mayor Aymon closed the Public Hearing at 5:49 p.m.
The Council briefly discussed. Council Member Sowers supports the fees, he thinks the fee is a
fair amount. Council Member Holmes would like to see a LOT application from staff next year to
cover costs. Council Member Giles felt it was a good process and was in support.
Council Member Giles moved to approve Resolution 19-05 to adopt fees to be charged to
property owners for removal of snow, ice, and rubbish from sidewalk related matters as
outlined in the resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council
Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council
Member Sowers, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Holmes all voted aye and the motion
carried.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 19-025 McCall City Prosecutor Annual Report to City Council
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Pantera presented the McCall City Prosecutor Annual
Report. In January 2017, the City of McCall entered into an agreement with MSBT Law, Chtd. to
provide prosecutorial services and they are required to provide a report to the City Council
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annually. He commended the Police staff for being thorough in their documentation and
procedures, for always appearing at court when summoned and being well prepared, and great to
work with overall. He shared some of the statistics and trends. He has asked for a review of contract
for a rate increase of 6% as they have not received an increase in 2 years.
Police Chief Justin Williams commented on the process of collecting bloodwork and praised the
staff of MSBT Law for their quick response to the department’s staff.
Council Member Nielsen joined the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Chamber of Commerce
Lindsey Harris, representative of the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce, gave a brief update to
the Council on the Winter Carnival sharing the comments were positive overall, and reported on
the launching a new website.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 19-029 Request to Approve Development Agreement and Escrow Agreement
Amendments for the Shore Lodge Cottages Subdivision SUB-17-01
Mayor Aymon opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m.
Economic Development Planner and acting City Planner Delta James presented the Development
Agreement and Escrow Agreement Amendments for the Shore Lodge Cottages Subdivision SUB-
17-01. Shore Lodge Whitetail LLC has submitted a request to amend the Development and Escrow
Agreements associated with Shore Lodge Cottages, a new twenty-three (23) lot subdivision within
the Whitetail Planned Unit Development (PUD), in order to extend the timeline for completion of
remaining water, sewer, private road infrastructure, and landscaping for one year – from December
31, 2018 to December 31, 2019. To date, approximately 78% of the original escrow account funds
($1.8M) have been released for completed project elements. Remaining work to be completed is
primarily landscaping and final site stabilization which was unable to be finished before the end
of the 2018 construction season.
The draft Amendment to the Third Amendment Whitetail PUD Development Agreement and
Amendment to Escrow Agreement for Shore Lodge Cottages have been reviewed by the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
Receiving no written or oral comments, Mayor Aymon closed the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the Amendment to the Whitetail PUD
Development Agreement and Shore Lodge Cottages Escrow Agreement and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Giles seconded the motion. In a roll
call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council Member
Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
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AB 19-031 Request for a Decision on Thompson Place Planned Unit Development General
Plan (PUD-18-03), Subdivision Preliminary Plat (SUB-18-06), Zoning
Amendment (ZON-18-03) application, appeal of P&Z Design Review (DR-18-52)
denial, and associated Development Agreement
Mayor Aymon opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Economic Development Planner and acting City Planner Delta James presented the Thompson
Place Planned Unit Development General Plan (PUD-18-03), Subdivision Preliminary Plat (SUB-
18-06), Zoning Amendment (ZON-18-03) application, appeal of Planning & Zoning Design
Review (DR-18-52) denial, and associated Development Agreement. Kurt Marostica has
submitted applications to rezone Lot 5 of Jake’s Landing Townhomes Subdivision from R8 –
Medium Density Residential to R16 – High Density Residential to accommodate the proposed
development: Planned Unit Development General Plan, Subdivision Preliminary Plat, and Design
Review applications for 16 deed restricted condominium units to consist of four fourplexes, within
the existing Jake’s Landing Subdivision. The subject parcel is near the downtown core and
proposed for High Density Residential Zoning within the 2017 Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use Map. She gave a brief overview of the project including code requirements and requests for
alleviation of some code provisions and explained what a Development Agreement is and what it
allows.
During its September 11, 2018 regularly scheduled meeting, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning
Commission (P&Z) held a properly noticed public hearing and directed staff to prepare documents
recommending to City Council denial of the PUD General Plan, Subdivision Preliminary Plat and
Zoning Amendment applications. P&Z also denied the accompanying Design Review
applications. The decision documents were then adopted by P&Z at their October 2, 2018 regularly
scheduled meeting. Modifications to the project plans since P&Z review have eliminated all
requested alleviations from the development standards of McCall City Code.
Kurt Marostica presented his project explaining his desire to provide housing for the local
community, the reason behind contesting the Planning and Zoning decision, and shared a study
written for the Joint Center of Housing Studies by Harvard University. Gregg Tankersley, Engineer
at Crestline Engineers, summarized parking efforts and traffic, utilities, snow storage, stormwater,
and site plan. Pete Gombert, Executive Chairman at indieDwell, shared the vision of his company,
how the units are built, and who the units are designed for.
Mayor Aymon asked questions about laundry facilities, snow load, width of street, snow storage,
and onsite managers. Public Works Director Nathan Stewart and Acting City Planner James
clarified street scape and parking issues, single access point, and explained future rental/purchase
possibilities.
Mayor Aymon opened the hearing for public comment.
Comments
Craig Campbell of 601 Thompson Ave #3 spoke for Shawna Hellerman of 907 Ann Street against
the project who had concerns regarding affordability, snow storage, and road safety.
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Emmett Price of 602 Thompson is opposed to the new zoning change. He expressed concerns
about traffic, on-street parking, and only one access point. He feels there should only be 12 units
and suggested using Local Option Tax dollars to put in a culvert.
Rocky Bencken of 604 Thompson opposed to the project due to the density change. He feels it is
too much and does not see how the snow storage is adequate. He is concerned about the precedent
of the road improvement will require of him on the opposite side of the street.
Merrily Munther of 911 Davis opposed to the project. She spoke about the purpose of different
zone types, preserving the character of the community, and spot zoning legalities. She is not against
multiple housing, just not a project of this many units.
Merrily Munther of 911 Davis speaking for Susan Budge who is concerned about a lack of
infrastructure, snow storage, and parking issues. She pointed out the transit bus will not drive
through the area during the winter because of the steep hill and thus people have to traverse a
couple of blocks to catch the bus. The additional cars will create even more traffic at the Park and
Third Street intersection. She stated that she felt the project was too big for the area.
Mark Thorien of 159 Morgan Drive spoke in favor. He is supportive of anything the City can do
to provide affordable housing in McCall.
John Risner of 606 Thompson Ave is concerned about the deed restriction and covenants and
spoke to the generality of the covenants outlined for the project, stating that they are based on
deeds that have not been used in Idaho. He does not feel the units will be affordable. He had
concerns about parking, storage unit concerns, and snow storage concerns.
Clyde Dillon of 601 Thompson Ave is not opposed to development but is opposed to the number
of units, expressed concern about snow storage issues, and feels the zoning should be R8 with only
12 units rather than 16 because there is already a lack of storage space for renters.
Peter Borner of 212 Rio Vista Blvd is opposed to the project. He feels the zoning, drainage, and
snow storage issues are problematic. He stated there is no way to determine if the units will be
long term rentals as there are many seasonal people who move here. He thought that the units
would be more like 3 to 6-month rentals. He has concerns about the sewer capacity, traffic safety,
and too much density in the area.
Craig Campbell of 601 Thompson Ave #3 is very much in favor of affordable housing, however,
is opposed to the project due to the scope and size of the project. He is concerned with the details
of the deed restrictions and the parallel parking and bike lane. He feels there is too much
experimentation happening and feels there are too many unanswered questions about road and
traffic issues.
Dan Krahn of 906 Ann Street is opposed. He is concerned with the rezone to R16 and feels the
needs the neighborhood should be taken in consideration. He spoke about how the snow is
removed, how it impacts the property, and snow storage problems. He feels the Council should
support the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Andrew Mentzer of 13980 Turner Road first read an email from Alana Erickson, a resident since
2004, who is in favor of the project. He also spoke for himself in favor of the project. He would
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like the Council to think about the people who work here and have to commute long distances. He
stated it took him a year to relocate here full time because he wanted to live in McCall and could
not find a place to live. From a development perspective, this project will be done to code to meet
the standard and feels it is a good project. Having to put in denser housing is a reality. He feels
that denying the project will give developers a bad message. By allowing the project, the road
issues will get fixed on the developer’s dime.
Ellen Ganz of 3751 Eastside Drive and property owner of 1104 Alpine spoke in support of the
project. She likes the idea of repurposing containers for affordable housing and has toured the
indieDwell homes in Boise and was impressed. She feels the project meets the lot coverage
requirements. She feels now is the time to support the needs of the community.
Alex Sousa of 1305 Ponderosa Ave stated she is a recent law graduate who is having difficulty
finding an affordable place to live. She is in favor of the project because she feels these homes are
for people like her.
Mayor Aymon asked for an explanation from staff about the deed restriction. Acting City Planner
James shared the first 12 units constructed, which are the ones in the foreseeable future due to the
sewer availability, would be deed restricted in accordance with the City’s local housing program
which is still under discussion, but the broad strokes are it would be for someone who is employed
regularly, at least an average of 30 hours per week or a certain number of hours per year to
accommodate the seasonality of some workers who would have to be working in that manner for
a minimum number of months before they would be eligible to either rent or purchase one of these
units. The deed restricts the resale, and then the lease documents, which is still under development
and typically not done as part of this stage of the project, would be a condition of approval with
the details worked out with the City Attorney as it moves forward.
Staff shared the Housing Strategy findings which shows 82% of employees commute from outside
of the city with 45% commuting greater than 50 miles one way to McCall. It was found only 27%
of the housing units within McCall are owner occupied and the city lacks at least 700 units, renter
or owner occupied, for the local workforce which is based on current household income.
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt clarified the data from the
project that was proposed behind City Hall a few years ago was based specifically on
people/families that qualified for low income housing. Staff gave a brief explanation of Section 8
Housing at Mayor Aymon’s request and stated this project is not a Section 8 project but targeted
toward the workforce level strata of people and is not federally subsidized.
Council Member Giles had a question about snow load on the roof. Staff stated the project meets
the city code regarding snow storage and in fact has exceeded double the requirement. Public
Works Director Nathan Stewart pointed out that the current space is being used for snow storage
for the city and other neighbors. He shared that the area as it stands has drainage issues and his
goal through this design process is to fix those issues. Snow storage would not be in front of the
building but in the triangular area at the western end.
Parking was discussed. There are 32 spaces onsite and 14 on the street. Council Member Giles
feels parking is good but is concerned with the on-street parking. He asked if the number of spaces
per unit could be lowered and more parking provided in the back and remove the on-street parking.
Staff stated the project meets the max 2-car parking per unit but can be lowered at Council
direction. All of the on-street parking is intended for guests and public parking and will be held to
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the regular public parking rules. Mr. Tankersley, Crestline Engineers, commented he has had
several projects where the parking was reduced. With this project and the size of the units, it would
be difficult to feasibly reduce the number. Staff pointed out that any additional vehicles such as
recreational vehicles would have to be stored elsewhere.
Council Member Holmes asked what the rent will be. Mr. Gombert stated it is speculative on
mortgage and appraisals, but the target rent is between $800-1000 a month per unit including
water, sewer, trash, and snow removal. Mr. Tankersley spoke about the efficiency of the units and
cost savings with electricity, and the goal is to be at the 30% of total income for rent and utilities.
The cost to build is making it difficult to lower the rent. Acting City Planner James pointed out the
goal is a market rate establishment and a limit on the growth of that over time but at the same time
the developer needs to make it balance which is why the request for 16 units. Council Member
Giles expressed concern this project will not turn out as promised and the units become overpriced.
Acting City Planner James stated the difference with this project and all the others during her
tenure is this is the first time a developer has been agreeable to deed restrictions.
Council Member Nielsen spoke to the housing incentive and expressed some concern with the size
of the project asking if producing 12 unit would be acceptable. Under the current zoning of R8,
only 10 could be put in so whether there is 12 or 16, a rezone is still needed. Staff stated this project
qualifies for the City housing incentives program and answered questions about the sewer
restrictions.
Council Member Sowers disclosed he had spoken to Mr. Price when he first saw the public notice
on the property as he was curious about what was being proposed. He is in favor of the project as
it is the first of its kind and does not see approximately 30 people as a drain on the community. If
the City Attorney and City staff says it is legal then it is an appropriate project. He wants to see
people move here, live here and work here.
Mayor Aymon shared her positive experiences in her neighborhood where there are multiple units,
trailer parks, and residential homes where everyone does their best to coexist and the only major
issue is people speeding and the one short term rental that was there for a while. She encouraged
the neighbors not to fear the development and with the deed restrictions, no short-term rentals will
be allowed. It is better to have working people living as your neighbor over vacationers. Council
Member Nielsen stated he is not very excited about on-street parking and asked about street scape
alternatives. Staff explained the two outlined alternatives and the options to move forward.
The Council and staff had additional discussion regarding on-street parking, location, public right
of way, sidewalk, and bike lanes. Staff advised a decision is not necessary at this time and since
this is a complex project, encouraged the Council not to rush if they did not feel ready. Staff is
looking for direction. Council Member Sowers ready to vote. Council Member Nielsen is
undecided, concerned that Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) voted no, and many here say
no. He asked for clarification on spot zoning.
City Attorney Bill Nichols briefly explained the difficulty is in determining what is spot zoning
and what is not. It is not clear cut. The comprehensive plan already shows this area as high density
and he does not believe this would be spot zoning since it not that much of a difference in type.
Acting City Planner James explained that when the PZC voted to deny the project, the site plan
was different. The applicant has tried to address the concerns brought up by the PZC with the site
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plan presented today. Council Member Holmes has questions on affordability and deed restrictions
and would like more financial clarity.
Council Member Giles was ready to vote on one of the options. Mayor Aymon likes the project
but is a little concerned on the rent price. She likes the on-street parking but would like a traffic
count to know what happens on that street as it is a high concern expressed by the neighbors. Police
Chief Williams commented on the traffic. It is becoming a more heavily traversed area with RV’s
using this route over Railroad Ave. The hill is dangerous, and he does not recommend parking
along the street since he does not feel it is wide enough. Public Works Director Nathan Stewart
addressed the traffic study. Council Member Nielsen was in favor of no on-street parking at this
time, but a bike lane could be a happy medium. He would like to see more energy put into the
planning the future of the road. There was more discussion about the on-street parking.
Mayor Aymon closed the Public Hearing at 8:42 p.m.
Council Member Sowers moved to authorize staff to prepare decision documents for
approval of the Thompson Place PUD General Plan, Subdivision Preliminary Plat, and
Zoning Amendment applications and appeal of P&Z Design Review denial. Council Member
Giles seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Sowers, Council Member
Giles, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, Council Member Holmes
voted no, and the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 8:48 p.m.
Lynn Lewinski of 606 Syringa wanted to know if the Council has as a surface water protection
plan as she feels our drinking water could be in jeopardy and she wants to know what has or is
being done. Public Works Director Nathan Stewart stated there is a section in the approved Water
Master Plan that addresses the protection of the lake. Ms. Lewinski would like to see more attention
brought to this issue.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Aymon closed the comment period at 8:51 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 19-026 McCall Police Department Winter Carnival Update
Police Chief Justin Williams presented the Police Department’s Winter Carnival update. Each year
after Winter Carnival, a report is compiled of calls for service and an overview given of the impacts
to the City from a law enforcement point of view. He reviewed the 2019 Winter Carnival staff
costs and reported there were fewer city officers this year and there were 8 external officers from
Idaho State Police, Fish and Game, Probation & Parole, and Valley County Sheriff offices. There
were 10 Public Works employes with a total of 24 people. There was a significant increase to staff
costs due to the increased personnel from Public Works to deal with the snow removal and set up.
Only 67 calls for service this year compared to 93 calls last year. Most were parking and plow
obstructions, pocket dials, and vehicle accidents due to traffic conjestion, weather, etc. He heard
it estimated that on the first Saturday and during the parade there was 27,000-31,000 people on the
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streets. He reported there was smaller weekend crowds at night compared to 2018 but it was
significantly colder this year. It was a tame crowd at night and very few incidents. During the day
hours on the weekends it was very conjested especially with pedestrians. He stated it would be
difficult to control the pedestrian traffic unless each street intersection was staffed with personnel
and that poses quite a few challenges to accomplish. Mayor Aymon expressed concern about
sledding in Legacy Park where children were slamming into buildings and garbage cans and
wondered if there was anything that could be done to avoid injuries.
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf reported a formal complaint was received about not being
able to bike from River Front Park to downtown due to conjestion and there has been more
complaints about noise where the Ski Bike race was held. The event has outgrown the venue, so
staff is looking for a better location.
AB 19-021 Request to Adopt Resolution 19-02: McCall Local Housing Incentive Program
Community and Economic Development (CED) Director Michelle Groenevelt presented
Resolution 19-02: McCall Local Housing Incentive Program. As part of the McCall Local Housing
Program, the Local Housing Incentive Program was developed to promote deed restricted for sale
or rent units in McCall. The program is consistent with the 2018 McCall Housing Strategy and
furthers the 2018 McCall Area Comprehensive Plan, Our Economy Vision statement that states:
“Support a variety of housing opportunities to allow people to live and work in McCall, and to
provide affordable opportunities for low- to middle-income employees, seniors, and persons with
special needs.” An overview of the Program’s inner workings along with Resolution 19-02 and
Exhibit 1- Local Housing Incentive Program has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
She spoke about two different programs (seasonal and year-round work force) and discussed
funding sources. GIS has done additional analysis on the project and has created geographic
options with more data, identify program intent, and funding sources. The policy questions raised
by the City Council at the January 17 meeting was how to define “McCall Employment Area.”
She explained the different areas, went over the reasons for expanding into the impact area, and
asked the Council to select a geographic area. There was a discussion about how the incentive
program works, enforcement challenges, and whether to extend the program to the impact area.
All Council Members except Council Member Giles were in favor of the last option, Brick and
Mortar Businesses within 1-1/2-mile buffer of the McCall impact area. Council Member Giles
would prefer it was in the city limits only. CED Director Groenevelt modeled the option #3 after
Teton County in Wyoming. Council Member Giles cautioned making a program that would have
loopholes where people could manipulate the system.
There was a lengthy discussion with staff around the requirements and definitions of seasonal
worker, who would be a qualified buyer or renter, and a scoring matrix.
Council Member Sowers moved to adopt Resolution 19-02 McCall Local Housing Incentive
Program for private development to include the map of the geographic area with the 1-1/2-
mile buffer of the impact area and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Giles seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Sowers,
Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Holmes, and Council Member
Nielsen all voted aye and the motion carried.
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AB 19-035 Request to Approve the Contract with Dalrymple Construction Services, Inc. for
the City Hall Office Remodel Project
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the contract with
Dalrymple Construction Services, Inc. for the City Hall office remodel project. With the office
space that has come available by the Police department’s move to a separate facility and in
preparation for the upcoming new library facility, City Hall needs to undergo some construction
for ADA upgrades and remodeling of the office space for the relocation of most of the staff
currently in the Annex building into City Hall. Those improvements are needed to provide better
customer service, refurbish the front lobby and upgrade the front desk to ADA standards, improve
the quality of the workspaces in the south end, move and enlarge the break room to handle the
larger number of staff, and provide a fully ADA compliant restroom.
As the project did not require a formal bid process, a Request for Bid was sent out to three selected
contractors in late December for a base bid of $178,500 and there was only one responsive bidder.
The contract with Dalrymple Construction Services, Inc. for $190,000 includes all the ADA
upgrades and office remodel. The contractor would like to begin work as soon as possible to have
the work completed by this spring. A draft contract has been reviewed by legal counsel.
Once the Annex staff is settled into their new office space at City Hall, the Parks & Recreation
staff at the airport will relocate to the Annex offices until a more permanent location for the Parks
department is decided. Removing the Parks & Recreation staff from the Airport is a requirement
for compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the contract with Dalrymple Construction
Services, Inc. in the amount of $190,000 for the remodel of the McCall City Hall office spaces
and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Giles seconded
the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member Giles, Mayor
Aymon, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye, Council Member Nielsen voted no, and
the motion carried.
AB 19-032 Request to Approve the Civic Campus Master Plan Letter for Services with
Humphries Poli
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the Civic
Campus Master Plan Letter for Services with Humphries Poli. As the City is faced with the need
for master planning, a mixed-use campus with centralizing operations, library and
community/recreation space expansions, Transit Center Development, site and parking lots
improvements, the City Council directed staff to contract with a design professional to layout and
program the City campus as a Master Plan. A Master Planned Campus will look at the near-term
phasing and a longer-term layout of the campus with all the programmed uses including an
alternative option of locating administrative offices in another location.
Humphries Poli, an architectural firm, is familiar with the site, community and is working with the
library on their project. This scope of work and letter for services has been reviewed by City staff
and the City Attorney. Lynn Lewinski of the Library Board of Trustees explained the Board
selected Humphries Poli because of their level of experience and ease to work with.
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Council Member Sowers moved to approve the Letter for Services with Humphries Poli and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Holmes seconded the
motion.In a roll call vote Council Member Sowers,Council Member Holmes,Mayor Aymon,
Council Member Giles, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 19-030 Business Thank You Outreach
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented the Business Thank You Outreach. In an
effort to promote City of McCall's services and support for local businesses, the Communications
Manager, Community & Economic Development and City Clerk staff worked together to create a
packet of information and recognition materials to be distributed to McCall's licensed local
businesses. She asked each member of the Council to help distribute the packets to ten businesses.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings. Council Member Nielsen asked for a discussion on the
liquor reform bill. City Attorney Bill Nichols suggested a special meeting once it comes out.Mayor
Aymon asked for an Emergency Fire Protection presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mayor Aymon adjourned the meeting at 10:06 p.m.
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