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MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
October 10, 2019
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Public Hearing
Department Reports
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, Council Member Nielsen,
and Council Member Sowers all answered roll call.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney;
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications Manager; Delta James, Economic
Development Planner; Morgan Bessaw, City Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation Director;
Rick Stein, Airport Manager; Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Meg Lojek, Library
Director; Chris Curtin, Information Systems Manager; Justin Williams, Police Chief; Nathan
Stewart, Public Works Director
Also present were April Whitney, McCall Area Chamber of Commerce; Michael Jobes, Synergy
Development and Resolute Land Holdings
Mayor Aymon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Mayor Aymon asked for the Chamber report to be moved up to be presented before the
public hearing.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the agenda as amended moving the monthly
Chamber report to before the public hearing. Council Member Giles seconded the motion.
In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried.
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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
Council for reading and study. Items listed are considered routine by the Council and were enacted
with one motion.
1. Payroll Report for period ending September 20, 2019
2. Clerk License Report
3. Warrant Register – GL
4. Warrant Register – Vendor
5. Accept the Following COMMITTEE MINUTES
a. Airport Advisory Committee – 2019 - July 11
b. Airport Advisory Committee – 2019 – September 5
c. Golf Advisory Committee – 2019 – July 10
d. Golf Advisory Committee – 2019 – August 14
e. Library Board of Trustees – 2019 – August 22
f. Library Board of Trustees – 2019 – August 28
g. Planning and Zoning Commission – 2019 – August 6
6. AB 19-215 Request to Approve Engineering Services Agreement for Crestline
Engineers for the East Park Street Reconstruction Phase: Public Works/Streets is in
the beginning stages of the engineering design of the reconstruction of Park Street (between
4th and Thompson), which is scheduled to be built in Summer 2020. The first phase of the
project will be to conduct a preliminary design. This phase will include topographic
surveying and preliminary roadway, sidewalk, bike lane and utility layouts as well as
construction cost estimation and conflict (Right of Way encroachments, topographic
constraints, etc.) identification. The City is proposing to use Crestline Engineers to
complete the engineering design for this project (see attached proposal). Crestline
Engineers has designed the Thompson Place PUD which is: directly east of the project
area, will be constructed at the same time, and will serve as the future existing conditions
for which the City’s project must be designed to connect. Substantial efficiencies and
benefits are recognized by utilizing the same engineering firm (including engineering data,
surveying sharing, contractor value engineering, etc.) and are recognized in all phases of
project implementation. Once the preliminary engineering design is completed, Crestline
will provide a proposal for final engineering design which will progress the design of the
project through bidding and construction contract award. This project is being funded by
both Tourism LOT and Streets Department funds. Action: Approve the Agreement for
Preliminary Engineering Service with Crestline Engineers, dated 9/24/19, and authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Sowers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. 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.
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REPORTS
Chamber of Commerce
April Whitney of the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce reported the magazine is due to come
out on November 1 and she pointed out some highlights in the magazine including a piece on snow
removal. She shared the Happy Holiday guide is calling for community events, and the Chamber
is now sponsoring McHalloween, an adult Halloween party, at the Northfork Lodge.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 19-216 Request to Approve PUD-19-03, SUB-19-06, and Associated Development
Agreement for Broken Ridge Commons
Mayor Aymon opened the public hearing at 5:35 p.m.
City Planner Morgan Bessaw presented the PUD-19-03, SUB-19-06, and Associated Development
Agreement for Broken Ridge Commons. The property owner, Resolute Land Holdings, has applied
for a Planned Unit Development General Plan, Subdivision Preliminary Plat, and associated
Development Agreement for Broken Ridge Commons, a mixed-use development to include four
(4) live work units, twelve (12) micro townhomes, a movie theatre and restaurant, coffee shop,
cross-fit/ yoga studio, and storage facility.
At its August 6, 2019 regularly scheduled meeting, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning
unanimously recommended the PUD general plan, Subdivision preliminary plant, and associated
development agreement to City Council for approval and approved the associated design review
and scenic route applications.
City Planner Bessaw explained the Conditions of Approval listed below:
1. All applications shall be contingent upon one another.
2. Prior to scheduling of the Planned Unit Development Final Plan and Subdivision Final Plat
applications in front of the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant
shall:
a. Provide a revised plat which includes revisions requested by the City Engineer:
i. The final plat shall comply with the City’s digital data submission standards
(DDSS); additional information is needed on the plat:
1. Control point ties from two separate boundary monuments to two City
of McCall control points shall be identified and include with bearings
and distance data.
2. Add a note on the plat that specifies the basis of bearing and where
distances described (Ground vs. State Plane Grid).
ii. All proposed and modified easements (water, sewer, utility, and snow storage)
shall be formally documented with signed declarations and recorded with the
plat.
b. Provide a traffic impact study to the City and Idaho Transportation Department for
review.
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3. Prior to any site work or disturbance, the applicant shall prepare final design plans and a
stamped stormwater drainage report for review and receive engineering approval from the
McCall City Engineer for project final civil designs.
4. Any existing overhead utilities along the property frontage, other than the primary
transmission line, and all new utilities shall be installed underground, and any future
propane tanks shall be placed underground.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall:
a. Prepare final design plans and a stamped stormwater drainage report for review and
approval by the City Engineer.
b. Financially assure completion of all deferred public improvements in compliance
with the applicable provisions of the McCall City Code (MCC 9.6.067).
c. The applicant shall receive final approval from McCall Fire for the proposed
building plans.
d. Receive approval from Central District Health Department.
e. Receive approval from the Payette Lakes Recreations Water and Sewer District for
all sewer improvements. The applicant shall adhere to all PLRWSD requirements.
f. Provide shall submit specifications for all proposed light fixtures demonstrating
that site and exterior building lighting will comply with the McCall Outdoor
Lighting Ordinance 3.14.
6. Prior to issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall:
a. Complete the onsite improvements including landscaping, walkways, site grading,
storage buildings, trash enclosures, lighting, and amenities, as shown in the
Applications for PUD-19-03, SUB-19-05, and associated development agreement.
b. Complete all off-site street, sidewalk, utility and stormwater improvements as
represented in the final civil plans approved by the McCall City Engineer.
c. Building numbers shall be installed in accordance with McCall Addressing
Guidelines.
d. Meet the Mixed-Use Guarantees requirements, as detailed within Article II of the
associated development agreement.
e. Adhere to the Phasing Plan as detailed in Article III of the associated development
agreement.
7. A full set of as built (record) drawings of all improvements intended for public use and
maintenance, including, but not limited to, water and sewer lines, and including also private
and public streets, shall be furnished to the City within sixty (60) days of completion of the
construction.
8. Prior to execution and recordation of the Subdivision Final Plat the applicant shall provide
digital files of the plat in accordance with the McCall Digital Data Submission Standards.
9. Pursuant to McCall City Code (MCC 9.2.06.H), preliminary subdivision plat approval shall
lapse and become void whenever the applicant has not applied for final plat approval within
eighteen (18) months from the date of preliminary plat approval by McCall City Council.
Alternatively, the applicant shall revise their Development Agreement with the City to
include a phasing plan and completion timeline.
10. The PUD General Plan approval shall lapse and become void in the applicant has not
submitted for PUD Final Plan approval within eighteen (18) months of approval of the
PUD General Plan.
Michael Jobes, representing Synergy Development and Resolute Land Holdings, shared how the
vision for the development has grown into a community and gave a back story on the inclusion of
a movie theater, restaurants, and yoga/CrossFit studio. He spoke about all the pathways and
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landscaping. He answered questions regarding costs for the studios, the movie venue, and micro
townhouse design.
There was a brief discussion with staff regarding the right of way and Idaho Transportation
Department (ITD) concerns, access points, phasing of the project, mixed-use code, and parking
areas. There was a brief discussion regarding city owned property and the Park Department
requirements for the project and long-term goals.
Public Comments
Bob Lorimer of 204 Broken Creek Street commended the developer and stated the project looks
great, but he is concerned with the number of children and the increase of traffic through the area.
He asked if the Council would reconsider the access locations. He pointed out with the 3-bedroom
condos, he feels there is going to be some issues with the parking.
Dwain Sanders of 206 Broken Creek Street is concerned with parking. Currently, there is already
some issues with parking. He agreed with Mr. Lorimer about the 3-bedroom condos that most
occupants will have two cars then add in people vying for the commercial areas, he feels it will
cause problems and he wants to make sure there this is vetted now before the project is finalized.
Mr. Jobes pointed out they had tried to get access off of Boydstun and is looking forward to the
traffic study. He believes more parking will be available as the project comes together and pointed
out the parking meets the requirement. They are dealing with a project that was already underway,
so the planning is a bit more challenging than if it was the beginning of the project. City Planner
Bessaw reiterated the condos are allotted 2 parking spaces and the applicant is proposing 93 new
parking spots across the development. Council Member Giles expressed concern that with the
current housing market, multiple families and/or renters will share a condo bringing more cars into
the mix and believes the parking may not be adequate. Staff answered question regarding the
access points and there was a brief discussion regarding the parking.
Mayor Aymon closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m.
The Council shared their thoughts. Council Member Sowers thinks it is a good project, feels the
parking is an issue for the developer, and believes the access is good. Council Member Giles is
only concerned with parking. He feels there needs to be more parking around the theater and there
will be a problem but will defer to the developer. Council Member Holmes feels there may be
some management issues in terms with parking as she has seen multiple renters moving into one
home more and more recently and feels the management will need to address as the project
continues. Council Member Nielsen agrees with the other Council members’ comments. With the
commercial attraction that will bring people in, while though a property owner issue today, it will
become a city enforcement issue as the traffic will overflow onto the streets. He is concerned with
safety issues for an emergency fire call and all parking is full. He is disappointed the micro
townhomes are not deed restricted but overall feels it is a good development.
Council Member Sowers moved to approve Planned Unit Development General Plan
application PUD-19-03 and Subdivision Preliminary Plat application SUB-19-06, the
associated development agreement as recommended by the McCall Area Planning and
Zoning Commission and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council
Member Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Sowers, Council
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Member Holmes, and Mayor Aymon all voted aye, Council Member Giles and Council
Member Nielsen each voted no, and the motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager Anette Spickard gave an updated on her Heartland High School career talk
presentation, her meeting with the McCall Community Center, Idaho Department Parks &
Recreation, and the Library Board. She gave a reminder about the Employee Wellness Clinic and
shared the Snow in the City program is in the process of update to include the new snow removal
of downtown.
Airport
Airport Manager Rick Stein gave an update on some plans for a new hangar for Dew Aviation,
Film location agreement, and reported Gem Air Lease Agreement, who provides flights to the back
country, is looking for a more long-term lease opportunity. The Pioneer Hangar was approved for
designation by the Idaho State Historical Society and now will go to U.S. National Park Service
for consideration to be added to the National List of Historical Places. He reported the taxiway is
on schedule and the environmental assessment was accepted by the Federal Aviation
Administration with some wetland consideration.
Clerk
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner reported on the Local Option Tax revenue has been good and all the
projects will be funded and any extra will go to the Library expansion. She gave an update on the
licenses and permits and shared the latest on the upcoming election.
Community Development
Economic Development Planner Delta James reported on a local housing development on Davis
Ave., the code update, GIS, building permits, and on the Planning and Zoning Commission
schedule.
Golf Course
Golf Course Superintendent Eric McCormick reported the golf course is still open and gave an
update on what staff is doing to wrap up the season to prepare the course for winter and the
challenges to be dealt with by the early cold front that came in the first of October. Depending on
the weather, the course is open until the end of October on a typical year.
Information Systems Manager
InfoSystems Manager Chris Curtin shared the ground work is complete for the conduit installation
for fiber, gave an update on the core switches in the main server room, and reported the online
credit card payments option is moving forward with an anticipated January launch.
Library
City Manager Anette Spickard reported in the Library Director’s absence. She gave an update on
staff hiring, briefly touched on events, the public involvement sessions with the consultants for the
expansion project, the Board of Trustees training, and shared the McCall Library Board of Trustees
is respected around the State and looked to as a positive example of how to run a library system.
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Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf reported the pre-registration for the winter programs is
filling up, shared highlights of the No School Fun Days program and Special Events, and gave an
update on staffing, capital projects at Riverfront Park, and the restringing of the tree with Christmas
lights. He answered questions about the snow removal program.
Police
Police Chief Justin Williams reported the department is still short two officers and regardless of
advertising the positions, no applications have come in. He shared the e-ticket program will be
going live by the end of the month and four officers worked the concession stand at the McCall-
Donnelly High School Homecoming game night and gave an update on the National Drug
Takeback Day event.
Public Works
Public Works Director Nathan Stewart gave an overview of the downtown construction project.
Weather issues has slowed down progress; however, the paving, which is dependent on the
weather, should be happening soon. Undergrounding of utilities is scheduled to start, pavers are
going in and that project will carry into next spring. He reported there will be a lull in the downtown
construction for a time while waiting for funds to regenerate. The roads that have been disturbed
will be paved and the Streets crew will deal with potholes. The Idaho Transportation Department
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is responsible for potholes on 3 and Lake Streets who has not committed if they will get to them
anytime soon. He gave an update on the Public Works facility study, the Mission Street
reconstruction project, the Deinhard/Boydstun Lane corridor study, the American Public Works
Association National conference, and Street/Water activity and maintenance projects.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 7:17 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Aymon closed the comment period.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 19-218 Request to Appoint Mike Weiss to the Airport Advisory Committee
Airport Manager Rick Stein presented the Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) member
appointment. The Airport Advisory Committee is established pursuant to Idaho Code Section 50-
210, to advise and make recommendations to the McCall City Council on matters pertaining to the
safety, operation, and maintenance of the McCall Municipal Airport. The member position of Mike
Weiss had expired, and the position was advertised in the Star-News for two weeks as required by
City Code. Three (3) citizens requested consideration for the appointment. Mr. Weiss (incumbent);
Gary Caseri; and Carey Freeland all applied for the position and letters of interest were received.
The AAC unanimously recommended reappointment of Mr. Weiss to the Airport Advisory
Committee.
Council Member Holmes moved to reappoint Mike Weiss to the Airport Advisory
Committee for three-year term to expire August 30, 2022. Council Member Giles seconded
the motion. In a roll call vote all members voted aye and the motion carried.
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AB 19-214 Request to authorize the Public Art Advisory Committee to issue the Call to
Artists for the Downtown Public Art Project
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented the Public Art Advisory Committee to
issue the Call to Artists for the Downtown Public Art Project. At the Council’s July 26, 2019 joint
work session with the McCall Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC), the Council remanded the
downtown public art project to the PAAC for artwork selection and provided guidance for the
project which is articulated within the Artist Call for Applications as follows:
• Originate from a design process led by community input
• Contribute to 2nd Street as the city’s center and a flexible event and gathering place
• Highlight and celebrate McCall’s unique history, character and/or environment
• Be interactive and/or functional to maximize community engagement with the artwork
• Be durable, low maintenance, and appropriate for McCall’s climate
The artist selection process begins with issuance of a Call to Artists (aka Request for Qualifications
(RFQ)). The PAAC recommends that the public art opportunity be open to individual artists and
artist teams, age 18 and over, living within Idaho or within a contiguous state/province
(Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, British Columbia). Artists living
elsewhere that have a demonstrated connection to McCall will also be considered, however
preference will be given to Idaho artists.
The artwork parameters are:
• Originate from a design process led by community input
• Contribute to 2nd Street as the city’s center and a flexible event and gathering place
• Highlight and celebrate McCall’s unique history, character and/or environment
• Be interactive and/or functional to maximize community engagement with the artwork
• Be durable, low maintenance, and appropriate for McCall’s climate
Economic Development Planner Delta James went over the Public Art process and selection of the
committee, and covered some examples of possible art, eligibility of artist, timeline and process.
Council Member Holmes moved to authorize the Public Art Advisory Committee to issue
the Call to Artists for the downtown public art project. Council Member Sowers seconded
the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member Sowers, Mayor
Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye and the motion
carried.
AB 19-219 Request for Approval of a Film Location Release at McCall Municipal Airport
for LWT Enterprises, Inc.
Airport Manager Rick Stein presented the Film Location Release at McCall Municipal Airport for
LWT Enterprises, Inc. LWT Enterprises, Inc. has requested permission to film segments of the
Discovery Channel’s River of No Return television production on City-Owned airport property.
LWT has a filming agreement with Sawtooth Aviation and both want to film Sawtooth’s aircraft
on the airport’s ramp. The release has been reviewed by the City Attorney and no objections were
noted. There was a brief discussion on the length of the contract and the Council agreed to amend
the agreement to a one-year term to revisit at that time if it needs to be extended.
The show is airing Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time on the Discovery Channel.
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Council Member Holmes moved to approve the Location Release between the City of McCall
and LWT Enterprises, Inc. as amended for one year and authorize the Mayor to sign all
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.
AB 19-217 McCall Police Department Presentation of Public Safety for the Summer of 2019
Police Chief Justin Williams presented a summarization of public safety for the 2019 Summer
Months. He shared the statistical comparisons of the last three years and explained the reason
behind the increase in traffic complaints and the decrease in arrests. Attaining the proper staffing
levels has been difficult and this affects the number of traffic stops and arrests that are made.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the hiring environment. Chief Williams shared the
current societal environment has created a reduction in people going into law enforcement and it
is difficult to compete with larger towns for staff He explained the department's advertising efforts
and stated McCall has now fallen behind what the County offers for salaries due to pay rate
increases lately. This puts the City at a disadvantage because of the lower pay and rising housing
costs. Also, if a person is hired and not Post certified, it takes a year to get the person through the
program and into the staff rotation. Council Member Giles asked if exit interviews are conducted.
Chief Williams stated that they do not do exit interviews, but he knows most are drawn away by
better pay and career options by entities such as the Idaho State Police (ISP). ISP has an incentive
program that bumps up pay in varying ways as well as there are more options for career choices.
He shared he has focused on allowing his officers to pursue what they are passion about,
encourages training in those areas, and allows them to train the rest of the staff on what they have
learned. This helps with job satisfaction and retention. Staff is conducting a study on the wage
disparity and options to fix the issue which will be presented to the Council once it is completed.
The City has not yet been put in a position where the level of service has decreased, or the officers
or public safety has been compromised but it is something Chief Williams worries about and is
working proactively to alleviate the issue. Staff has been working on the new Code Enforcement
officer position. The position will receive animal control certification.
In summary, overall it was a typical summer with more complaint calls regarding short term
vacation rentals. Going into the shoulder season, the focus will be on local issues such as traffic
concerns and narcotic issues as there will be less need for crowd control.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mayor Aymon adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
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