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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
November 7, 2019
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Presentation
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
all answered roll call. Council Member Sowers was absent.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney;
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications Manager; Michelle Groenevelt,
Community Development Director; Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation Director; Rick Stein, Airport
Manager; Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Casey Bruck, Librarian; Traci Malvich,
Human Resources Manager; Justin Williams, Police Chief; Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director;
Stacy Lafay, Water Specialist
Also, in attendance was Eric Landsberg, SPF Water Engineers; Dylan Martin, Idaho Power Company;
Lindsey Harris, McCall Area Chamber of Commerce; Diane Kushlan, Kushlan Associates;
Mayor Aymon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member Giles
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member Giles, Mayor
Aymon, and Council Member Nielsen all 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. City Council Regular Minutes – February 14, 2019
2. City Council Regular Minutes – August 22, 2019
3. City Council Special Minutes – August 23, 2019
4. City Council Regular Minutes – October 10, 2019
5. Payroll Report for period ending October 18, 2019
6. Clerk License Report
7. Warrant Register – GL
8. Warrant Register – Vendor
9. Accept the Following COMMITTEE MINUTES
a. Golf Advisory Committee – 2019 – September 18
b. Historic Preservation Commission – 2019 – September 3
c. Library Board of Trustees joint with Library Building Committee – 2019 – September 19
d. McCall Redevelopment Agency – 2019 – July 16
e. McCall Redevelopment Agency – 2019 – August 13
f. McCall Redevelopment Agency – 2019 – August 19
g. McCall Redevelopment Agency – 2019 – September 17
h. Public Art Advisory Committee – 2019 – September 30
i. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee – 2019 – September 18
j. Planning and Zoning Commission – 2019 – September 10
10. AB 19-240 Request to Approve the Purchase of a Ductless Heat Pump System for the
Golf Course Maintenance Building Offices: A request for proposal was sent out for pricing
on the purchase and installation of two ductless heat pump units in the offices in the Golf
Course maintenance building to the replace portable heating and cooling units. Staff received
two quotes for the units plus electrical hook up. One quote in the amount of $8791.20 was
received from YMC, Inc and another for $7675.00 from A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning.
Action: Approve the Purchase of a Ductless Heat pump system for the Golf Course
Maintenance Building Offices from A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning in the amount of
$7,675.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Giles moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council Member
Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member
Holmes, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye and the motion carried.
PRESENTATION
AB 19-242 Legacy Pump Station VFD Project – Idaho Power Commercial and Industrial
Energy Efficiency Grant Reimbursement Check Presentation
Public Works Director Nathan Stewart presented the Legacy Pump Station VFD Project – Idaho
Power Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Grant Reimbursement Check. In the spring of
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2019, the Water Department completed installation of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for the
Legacy Beach Pump Station. This project, designed by SPF Water Engineers and constructed by
AME Electric, Inc. provides improved control and adjustment of intake flows from the pump station
to the water treatment plant. Additionally, significant energy saving (approximately 180,259
kwh/year, or $9,000/year) is anticipated.
This project qualified for Idaho Power’s Energy Efficiency Audit program. The grant program awards
the applicants money based on the amount of energy saved (annually) and/or up to 70% of the cost
of improvements necessary to decrease energy consumption. Staff received Council approval to apply
for this grant program on 8/11/18. By completing the project and providing all necessary
documentation, Idaho Power is now presenting the City with a check for $32,446.62. This incentive
reimbursement along with the annual energy savings will provide a payback period on the City’s
~$70,000 investment to install the VFDs of four (4) years.
Dylan Martin, Idaho Power Company presented the reimbursement check and thanked the staff and
Council. Mayor Aymon accepted the check and posed with Mr. Martin, project engineer Eric
Landsberg of SPF Water Engineers, and Public Works staff for photographs.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Chamber of Commerce
Lindsey Harris, McCall Area Chamber of Commerce, presented the monthly report. The Progressive
Club is now organizing the Festival of Trees which is November 30 at Shore Lodge. The Downtown
Tree Lighting is coordinated with the Shop Late event on December 6. More public education about
recycling will be coming, a Toast and Boast session will be at the Chamber Holiday Party December
19 hosted by Rupert’s.
City Manager
City Manager Anette Spickard gave an update on the International City Manager Association (ICMA)
Conference where she learned McCall has the same big issues as larger cities and the Council has
been doing a good job comparably to the larger cities. She attended classes about performance
management, public/private projects, and retaining and recruiting employees, and picked up some
new ideas to try. She briefly touched on different meetings she has attended.
Airport
Airport Manager Rick Stein gave a brief update on his attendance to the Aviation Conference in
Helena, Montana.
Community Development
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt shared the McCall
Redevelopment Agency (MRA) directed staff to meet with the Housing Company to work on a
housing project in the Urban Renewal District on the Davis Ave parcel. She attended the Mountain
Time Planners Summit and attended Intensive Housing Workshop and shared highlights gleaned from
those conferences. Staff is working on code amendments, currently working on the Airport and
Cellphone Towers. The MRA will be looking for projects at the December Committee meeting, a
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new aerial photo has been taken and will be available for GIS, reported building is still robust. And
received a grant for the Wooly Boardwalk interpretive signs.
Clerk
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner gave a brief update on the Local Option Tax for FY19 and answered
questions about business licenses. She reported Amanda Payne has attended the Laserfiche training
in Boise to learn how to utilize the program for online forms, and Shay Tyler has received her
certificate from Idaho PRIMA (Public Risk Management Association) for completing the training
course on risk management.
Golf Course
Golf Course Superintendent Eric McCormick gave an update on the Maintenance Building
construction project, and pathway snow plowing plans. He shared the course was closed earlier than
normal due to weather and staff will be taking some time off. Council Member Holmes asked if the
pathway on Birch could be closed as she has received complaints from neighbors living on Eagle
Road of people parking on the private road to access the pathways. Staff will look into the issue.
Library
Librarian Casey Bruck shared the architect will be coming back on the November 19.
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf reported on the No School Days events, movie nights, youth
basketball, and the Halloween pumpkin carving and Trunk or Treat events. The weather is allowing
staff to catch up on Capital Improvement projects. The Wooley Boardwalk mitigation project is close
to completion. A grant was received by Community & Economic Development for interpretive panels
which will be installed in the spring thus fulfilling the requirements of the Army Corps of Engineers
for that project. The City Christmas Tree has been restrung with both white and colored lights and
the tree lighting event is scheduled on December 6.
Police
Police Chief Justin Williams shared an officer resigned to take a job with the Valley County Sheriffs
office leaving three vacant positions for patrol officers. One application for code enforcement officer
has been received. He gave an update on the citation electronic submissions which is proving to be a
much easier process, shared the Trunk or Treat was a success and has been growing each year. The
Drug Enforcement Drug Takeback program day received 65 lbs. of expired prescription and over-
the-counter medications for destruction. He explained the officers are called out for medical calls to
ensure the home is safe before the Fire Department will go in, and shared job postings are on the
National websites and social media. He answered questions about texting and driving.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 6:15 p.m.
Marty Boughton, Press Secretary for Idaho Senator Risch, wanted to say hello to the Council and
stated it was great to hear the issues at the local level. She grew up in Hailey and Boise and her parents
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live in McCall full time. She encouraged the Council to email her a list of wants and needs so she can
share it with Senator Risch.
Hearing no other comments, Mayor Aymon closed the comment period at 6:19 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 19-241 Request to Appoint Two Environmental Advisory Committee Members
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented the appointment of two Environmental Advisory
Committee Members. The mission of the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) to the City of
McCall is to identify and promote a unifying policy of objectives for environmental stewardship and
sustainability across all city departments and for the ultimate benefit of the community. Currently,
the EAC has two (2) three-year term vacancies available. An advertisement ran for two weeks in the
Star News, which generated one letter of interest that was later withdrawn. The EAC recently
advertised again the two vacancies on the committee. Two citizens have expressed interest in joining
and attended two EAC meetings to get a feel for the group. After review, it is the EAC and City staff’s
recommendation to appoint Matt Stebbins and Kerri Stebbins each to a three-year term on the
committee. He answered questions about the applicants.
Council Member Holmes moved to appoint Matt Stebbins and Kerri Stebbins to a three year
term on the Environmental Advisory Committee expiring in November 2022. Council Member
Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member
Nielsen, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Giles all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 19-238 Request to Approve the Appointment of a Board Member to the McCall
Redevelopment Agency
Community & Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the appointment of a
Board Member to the McCall Redevelopment Agency. Per McCall City Code, the City Council
appoints a board of commissioners for the McCall Redevelopment Agency (MRA) which shall
consist of seven (7) members. The term of office of a commissioner shall be three (3) years. Monty
Moore’s position expired which resulted in one vacancy. The Board position was advertised in The
Star News and on the City website. Monty Moore expressed interest to serve another term on the
Board. No other interest was received. The MRA Board reviewed the request and recommends to the
City Council the appointment of Monty Moore to the Board.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve the appointment of Monty Moore to the McCall
Redevelopment Agency for a term of 3 years expiring in November 2022. Council Member Giles
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council Member Giles, Mayor
Aymon, and Council Member Holmes all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 19-234 McCall Area Code Update Local Housing/Short Term Rental Overview
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the Code Update
for Local Housing/Short Term Rentals. On June 27, a joint work session was held with the McCall
Area Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to learn, discuss, and provide direction
on potential updates to the City and County Code to encourage more local housing in the jurisdiction
(City limits and McCall Impact Area).
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Since the work session, Diane Kushlan, consultant, and staff have been working on drafting the list
of code amendments. These were presented the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission at
the October 1 meeting. After review of the code changes and discussion, they unanimously
recommended approval to the City Council and County Commissioners with some changes to the
short-term rental section. Staff worked with the City Attorney to finalize the code language for this
section. Staff asks the Council to review the proposed language and provide any feedback prior to the
noticing and preparation of the ordinances.
Diane Kushlan of Kushlan Associates presented the proposed code changes to Council. She went
through the five different sections listed below:
3.8.21 LOCAL HOUSING DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
The Local Housing Density Bonus Program is a new code section which is intended to offer incentives
for the provision of local housing in support of the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan goals, and as
part of the city’s broader local housing program. The density bonus would be made available for
development in the residential and additional height in the commercial districts. The review of the
density bonus would be a part of the required permit for the overall development and the housing
would have to meet certain criteria as set forth in the section (C) General Provisions. The density
bonus could be additional units or lots, or a reduction in lot size for residential zones. In the
commercial zones, additional height is offered as the incentive.
Staff answered questions about the height requirement incentives and discussions with the Planning
& Zoning Commission and explained the height change is an opportunity to streamline the process
by removing the requirement of a conditional use permit to build above 35 feet. The goal is to not
build higher than 50 feet and only allow housing in the footage above the standard 35-foot
requirement. However, there are only a few areas in the city where buildings over 35 feet can be built
due to other code overlays. Council Member Holmes requested a map to see where the different
heights are allowed and how it relates to shoreline. Staff then answered questions about vehicle
parking modification for local housing units which allows staff flexibility to address multiple adults
living in same unit to ensure adequate parking and will be assessed on a case by case basis. The
current code is already flexible in this regard. The change is to create a better definition to follow.
Council Member Nielsen asked questions regarding increasing density in neighborhoods. Staff
explained caution is being used in changing density in neighborhoods and restricting those zoning
changes to local housing projects in an effort to not create an environment of more short-term rental
housing being built. The proposed code amendments have been sent to the Payette Lakes Recreational
Water & Sewer District (PLRWSD) for comments and staff is waiting for a response. The
understanding is PLRWSD is still working on their sewer capacity study.
SEASONAL EMPLOYEE HOUSING PROGRAM (new section being proposed)
SUMMARY: The Seasonal Employee Housing Unit Program is a new section of the code which is
intended to provide employers the opportunity to provide temporary housing for employees during
the peak summer season. The seasonal dwellings would be limited in location to the commercial zones
and on property owned or managed by the employer. An administrative review and inspection process
would be required to ensure that the property and the proposed units are appropriate for the site, and
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that the applicant adheres to the requirements for the seasonal housing including occupancy,
management and time limitations.
There was some discussion regarding the date range restriction, types of temporary housing, and
locations.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) PROGRAM
SUMMARY: Amendments are proposed to the Accessory Use, Building and Structures section that
would incentive the use of accessory structures in providing local housing and disincentivize the
large, out of scale ADUs unless local housing was provided. A new section has been added specific
to accessory dwelling units that includes new criteria, incentives for providing ADU’s and provisions
that currently appear in the Chapter 13 PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS which will be deleted in
that section.
Ms. Kushlan went over the different provisions and answered questions. City Attorney Bill Nichols
clarified the restrictions do not violate property use laws. Existing non-conforming properties would
be grandfathered and not be required to change to the new code requirement unless there was a change
that extends beyond 12 months at which point the property owner would lose the non-conforming
status and be required to adhere to the new code.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROGRAM
SUMMARY: The Short-Term Rental Program establishes minimum requirements for all short-term
rentals and additional requirements for short-term rentals with occupancy of twenty or more persons,
reviewed through a conditional use permit. Noticing requirements to neighbors prior to the
establishment of a short-term rental have been reinforced and new provisions for on-going
communications and accountability with neighboring property owners have been added as part of
the conditional use permit requirements. Compliance with these requirements is to be effective as of
March 1, 2020.
There was discussion about the public noticing of the neighborhood, a local representative contact
requirement for 20 or more occupancy homes, and parking.
MISCELLANEOUS OTHER CODE AMENDMENTS
SUMMARY: Other code amendments are proposed that relate to the housing program amendments
and clean-up various sections. These changes include new and amended definitions; changes,
including additions and deletions to the use charts that support the various proposed housing
programs; clarifying language in the development standards and scenic highway overlay zone;
adding housing as a goal for a planned unit development and cross-referencing to the new density
bonus program; and eliminating an archaic section of Title 9 SUBDIVISIONS which is in conflict
with provisions in the Zoning Code.
Staff explained the setbacks in the scenic route is more relaxed in the new code changes. There was
discussion regarding seasonal or mobile housing in the commercial zones, recreational vehicles (RV)
rentals in residential zones, and enforcement.
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Staff would like to prepare an ordinance that includes local housing code amendments and short-term
rental regulations to be effective January 2020 and asked for direction from the Council. The
consensus of the Council was to move forward in creating a draft ordinance.
AB 19-235 Creation of a Housing Advisory Committee – Discussion and Direction
Community and Economic Development (CED) Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the
discussion of creation of a Housing Advisory Committee. Council Member Nielsen met with the City
Manager and CED Director to discuss the creation of a Housing Advisory Committee (HAC). This
could be an advisory committee to the McCall City Council. The ideal HAC would consist of broad
representation including but not limited to representatives of the following housing related industries:
real estate, employer/chamber of commerce, attorney, developer, builder/construction, financing and
a senior citizen. The HAC could be responsible for providing recommendations to the City Council
on the McCall Housing Strategy and Program implementation. This may include identifying funding
sources, developing incentive programs, identifying code amendments, reviewing Requests for
Proposals, and acting as a ‘think tank’ for local housing solutions.
Council Member Nielsen shared his thoughts on the committee functions and the importance in
assisting staff with finding solutions for local housing. The consensus of the Council was to move
forward to create a Housing Advisory Committee.
AB 19-239 Request to Approve Consulting Design Services Agreement for Preparation of an
Asset Management and Enhancement Master Plan for the Golf Course
Golf Course Superintendent Eric McCormick presented the Consulting Design Services Agreement
for preparation of an Asset Management and Enhancement Master Plan for the Golf Course. One of
the responsibilities of the Golf Advisory Committee (GAC) is to review the golf course 5-year capital
and operations plan. Previous plans have been prepared in-house by staff with input from the GAC.
As the advisory committee membership changes, their priorities change. For example, this year there
were numerous discussions on where and how to build new forward tees and what greens needed
reconstructed. In order to ensure that any major physical changes to the layout or nature of the golf
course is done correctly and will not cause unintended impacts to playing conditions or maintenance
costs, it was suggested by the committee, and supported by staff, that a golf course architect be
consulted to prepare an asset management plan/master plan that will identify specific needed
improvements to the golf course.
The Men’s Association was planning to participate in the cost of reconstruction of #6 Aspen green
this fall, and because the contractor was not able fit the project in this year (FY19), the Men’s
Association is willing to put those dollars toward the master plan.
The Golf Course Superintendent contacted two golf course architects for proposals, one from
Montana and the other from Meridian, Idaho. Steiner Thuesen’s preliminary proposal was between
$27,000 and $34,000 depending on the number of times required to travel to McCall. David Druzisky
of Meridian submitted a proposal for $16,500 and has less travel expense. The GAC has reviewed the
proposals and unanimously supported the hiring of David Druzisky to prepare an asset management
plan/master plan for the golf course. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement.
There was a brief discussion about the purpose of the design services.
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Council Member Giles moved to approve Consulting Design Services Agreement with David
Druzisky for preparation of an Asset Management and Enhancement Master Plan for the Golf
Course and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Nielsen
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member Nielsen, Mayor
Aymon, and Council Member Holmes all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 19-236 Request to Approve the Gem Air Commercial Lease of Portions of Hangar 101
Airport Manager Rick Stein presented the Gem Air Commercial Lease of portions of Hangar 101.
Gem Air, Inc., an organization providing air-taxi services at McCall Municipal Airport, has
requested a 3-year lease on portions of Hangar 101. The lease will be in effect from January 1, 2020
until December 31, 2022. The lease rate was set at $.70 per square foot per month, by a commercial
real estate agent for comparable facilities. Gem Air will lease 450 square feet of exclusive use space
and 684 square feet of common use space, for a total leased space payment of $554.40
Gem Air will also three (3) parking spaces on the north-side of Hangar #101 and nine (9) spaces north
of Hangar 100 at a cost of $25.00 per space per month. 12 spaces x $25 = $300.00 monthly. The lease
will generate revenues of $854.40 per month, or $7,689.60 in FY 20, $10,252.80 in FY 21, and
$2,563.20 in FY 22. A CPI adjustment requirement was not included due to: 1) the short term of the
lease, and 2) staff time and cost spent on notifying, recordkeeping and billing the CPI adjustment will
probably be greater than the amounts received.
Staff answered questions about the lease rate, parking, snow storage, and plane loading zones. The
Council would more information and asked staff to bring the agreement back at the next regular
Council meeting.
Council Member Holmes moved to table the lease between Gem Air, Inc. and the City of McCall
until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Council Member Giles seconded the motion.
In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, and Council
Member Nielsen all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 19-237 Request to Approve Resolution 19-19 Accepting the ITD Grant Offer - Idaho Airport
Aid Program Project Number AIP026 for Pre-Design Engineering of The Future
Relocated Parallel Taxiway
Airport Manager Rick Stein presented Resolution 19-19 accepting the Idaho Transportation
Department (ITD) Grant Offer - Idaho Airport Aid Program, Project Number AIP026 for Pre-Design
Engineering of the future relocated parallel taxiway. This grant, limited to a maximum of $3,350, is
offered by the Idaho Airport Aid Program as matching funds for local share of AIP 26 Taxiway
Relocation Pre-Design Engineering. Funding will be provided on a 90% FAA, 5% State, and 5% City
of McCall basis.
Council Member Holmes moved to have the Clerk read in full Resolution 19-19, as required by
ITD. Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and
the motion carried.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner read Resolution 19-19:
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Resolution number 19-19 of City of McCall, Idaho accepting the Grant Offer of the State of Idaho
through the Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Aeronautics, in the maximum amount of
$3,350.00 to be used under the Idaho Airport Aid Program, FS Program number: F208MYL,
Project number: AIP026 in the development of the McCall Municipal Airport; and
Be it resolved by the Mayor and City Council of City of McCall, Idaho (herein referred to as the "City")
as follows:
Section 1. That the City shall accept the Grant Offer of the State of Idaho in the maximum
amount of $3,350.00, for the purpose of obtaining State Aid under FS Program Number: F208MYL,
Project Number: AIP026 in the development of the McCall Municipal Airport; and
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of McCall City Council is hereby authorized and directed to sign
the statement of Acceptance of said Grant Offer (entitled Acceptance) on behalf of the City.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest the signature of the Mayor and to
impress the official seal of the City on the aforesaid statement of Acceptance; and
Section 3. A true copy of the Grant Agreement referred to herein be attached hereto and made
a part thereof.
Passed and approved by the City Council and Mayor this 7 day of November 2019.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve Resolution 19-19 accepting the Idaho Airport Aid
Program Project Number AIP026 grant agreement for pre-design engineering of the future
relocated parallel taxiway and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council
Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council
Member Nielsen, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Giles all voted aye and the motion
carried.
AB 19-243 Request to Approve Resolution 19-20 Authorizing the Execution of a Cooperative
Agreement with ITD – SH55 and Deinhard/Boydstun Corridor Exchange Feasibility
Study
Public Works Director Nathan Stewart presented Resolution 19-20 authorizing the execution of a
Cooperative Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for State Highway 55 (SH-
55) and Deinhard/Boydstun Corridor Exchange Feasibility Study. The McCall Comprehensive
Master Plan and Transportation Master Plan have both identified the City’s desire to evaluate
opportunities to relocate/re-route SH-55 out of the City’s urban core via the Deinhard/Boydstun
“bypass.” Beginning in late 2018, the Public Works Director and Engineering Manager for ITD
District 3 have been identifying necessary procedures and work tasks that would facilitate progress
on this goal. It is understood by both agencies that the existing condition of both roadway corridors
do not meet specific design standard or performance standards that may be necessary to allow for a
formal corridor or right-of-way (ROW) exchange. A bus tour was conducted on 9/11/19 with the ITD
Board and McCall City Council to introduce these issues to both agency representatives.
Identifying key deficiencies for both SH-55 and Deinhard/Boydstun Lanes and estimating the cost to
remediate these roadways to an acceptable level is needed to better understand the magnitude of
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necessary physical improvements or other measures (ROW acquisition)that will facilitate a corridor
exchange. Therefore, ITD and City staff have developed a Cooperative Agreement to cost share the
completion of a corridor feasibility study. Both agencies have settled on an acceptable scope of work
for Horrocks Engineers to complete the study. The cost sharing is proportioned based on the extent
of work necessary to document each ROW, respectively. The Cooperative Agreement has been
reviewed by both agencies' legal counsel.
Council Member Giles moved to approve Resolution 19-20 authorizing the execution of the
Cooperative Agreement SH-55 and Deinhard/Boydstun Corridor Exchange Feasibility Study.
Council Member Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles,
Council Member Holmes, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye and the
motion carried.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings. Council Member Giles requested information about what
Nampa, Idaho passed regarding storage units within the city limits,referencing an article in the Idaho
Statesman. City Attorney Bill Nichols gave a brief background on how the restrictions came about.
Council Member Holmes expressed interest in participating as the Council liaison for the Climate
Change Strategy Committee in January.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mayor Aymon adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
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