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MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall – VIA Teleconference
May 7, 2020
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Public Comment
Business Agenda
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Giles called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Giles, Council Member Holmes, Council Member Maciaszek, 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; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community
Development Director; Delta James, Economic Development Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks and
Recreation Director; Justin Williams, Police Chief; Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director;
Also, in attendance was Bobby Lawrence, EideBailly;
Mayor Giles led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Sowers moved to approve the revised agenda as submitted. Council
Member Holmes 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
Council for reading and study. Items listed are considered routine by the Council and were enacted
with one motion.
1. Regular Council Minutes April 23, 2020
2. Payroll Report for period ending April 17, 2020
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3. Warrant Register – GL
4. Warrant Register – Vendor
5. Accept the Monthly Department Reports
6. Accept Chamber of Commerce Report
7. AB 20-136 City Licenses Report to Council Per McCall City Code: Per McCall City
Code Title 4 Chapter 9, the City Council has determined the City Clerk shall be delegated
the authority to process and grant or deny all alcoholic beverage license applications, other
than certain circumstances involving catering permits, which the city clerk shall review the
application for catering permit for completeness and forward said application to the Police
Chief. The Police Chief upon receipt of the application shall make a recommendation to
the City Clerk to approve or deny the application. Whenever the City Clerk shall determine
that an application for alcoholic beverage license transfer or renewal is complete, the City
Clerk shall approve or deny such application. All decisions of the City Clerk shall be
reported to the City Council at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting after
such decision. The City Clerk is also responsible for all processing of business, taxi, snow
removal, pawnbroker, child daycare licenses, vendor permits, and public event
applications. Due to the COVID-19 emergency order, all permits were put on hold, but
licenses are still being processed. Please see the Clerk Report for the last two weeks.
Action: Council review the License report.
8. AB 20-137 Request to Approve a Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Funds
Agreement with McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) Internships: On January 9,
2020, the City received a Grant from Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health in response
to the Mayor having participated in their leadership program. The Grant stipulated terms
and conditions that the Grantee (City of McCall) shall utilize Grant funds exclusively for
the one of the following purposes: charitable, educational, scientific or literary purpose (or
some approved variation). Specifically, Grantee’s purpose of Grant funding from the
Foundation is for the support of two MOSS internships with the City of McCall. The MOSS
students have been selected: Anna Lindquist’s scope of work focuses on Greenhouse Gas
Inventory/Climate Action Plan and Casey O’Leary’s focuses on Urban Agriculture and
Community Food Systems. The contract and internship scopes have been reviewed by the
City Attorney. Action: Approve the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Funds
Agreement with MOSS Internships, Anna Lindquist and Casey O’Leary, and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
9. AB 20-131 McCall Community Center Annual Report: The McCall Community Center
Board Chairman Cliff Scheline has submitted the annual report for the City Council’s
information. In August 2019, Mr. Scheline presented an update to Council and invited a
representative of the City to join the Board. City Manager Anette Spickard joined the Board
in October 2019. The Board meets monthly, except during the period of the Governor’s
Stay at Home Order. The City Manager includes updates from the Center in her monthly
department reports. Action: Review report.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council
Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council
Member Sowers, Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and Council Member Nielsen
all voted aye and the motion carried.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Giles called for public comment at 5:33 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Giles closed the comment period.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 20-138 Request to Approve Downtown Core CDBG Street Light Installation Phase 2:
Recommendation for Contract Award
Public Works Director Nathan Stewart presented the Downtown Core CDBG Street Light
Installation Phase 2 recommendation for contract award. The City of McCall is conducted a formal
bid for Phase 2 of the Downtown Core streetlight installations. This is the second phase of a three-
phase project being principally funded by an Idaho Department of Commerce’s Community
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Development Block Grant. Phase 1 included streetlight installations on 2 Street (between Park
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and E. Lake) and Lenora (between 3 and 1 Streets). Phase 2 will install historical style
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streetlights along Park Street (between 1 and 3). Installation will occur in late summer/early fall
2020. The project plans identify the streetlight types and locations.
The bid opening was held on May 4,2020. Horrocks Engineers provided a bid tabulation summary
and gave a recommendation for contract award after reviewing all bids. The draft project
agreement was finalized with the appropriate contractor information and has been reviewed by
legal counsel.
The Council asked no questions of staff or gave comments.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve the construction contract for Downtown Core
CDBG Street Light Installation Phase 2 in the amount of $72,015 to Southern Idaho Electric
and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Holmes seconded
the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Holmes, Mayor
Giles, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye, Council Member Nielsen voted no, and the
motion carried.
AB 20-135 FY19 Audit Report presented by Bobby Lawrence, EideBailly
City Treasurer Linda Stokes introduced Bobby Lawrence of EideBailly who presented the annual
report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2019. He touched on the Public Library Foundation, the
Sewer Fund, and significant adjustments. He shared all fund balances and net positions were
positive with the exception of the Recreation and Local Option Tax fund and briefly talked about
COVID-19 effects on internal control. Mr. Lawrence thanked staff for their work and fielded the
Council’s questions.
AB 20-132 McCall Local Housing Program Overview and Next Steps
Community & Economic Development (CED) Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the McCall
Local Housing Program overview and next steps. In 2018, the McCall City Council adopted
McCall In Motion/City of McCall Housing Strategy and the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan.
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The Plans outline the need for a Local Housing Program that includes a variety of for sale or rent
units with various price points to support a year around community.
CED Director Groenevelt reviewed the McCall’s Local Housing Program with the status of each
component covering Private Development Incentive Program, City Owned Properties, Land
Banking, Annexation or Zoning Map Amendment, Regulatory Efforts, and Temporary or Seasonal
Housing. Current challenges identified are land prices, and cooperation from Payette Lakes
Recreational Water and Sewer District for sewer hookups to honor density bonuses. At the request
of Council, a new Local Housing Advisory Committee was created at the last Council meeting on
April 23 and will be advertised for two weeks. She shared there has been a great public interest
received so far in the positions advertised for the new committee.
The focus turned to the Request for Proposals (RFP) component of the Housing Program and
discussed why a proposed project by The Housing Company on Davis Ave was determined to not
be cost effective due to the size of the wetland area. CED Director Groenevelt explained the
different regions called out the parcel map. Staff is investing a City owned parcel on Flynn Lane
that could be developed for a small housing project for approximately 16 units. The property on
Stibnite and Mission is owned by the McCall-Donnelly School District (MDSD) and is part of a
wetland drainage area but a discussion could be initiated with MDSD. A new developer group has
contacted the City showing interest in working with the City on building a 40-50 unit and are
interested in the City Campus site to create a community center with housing above. The group
had another option on McBride Street, but the parcel was too cost prohibited due to grading work
to make the project pan out financially. One challenge is many of the City owned vacant properties
are zoned low residential. There was some discussion of a property swap or purchase with Idaho
Department of Land for the parcel on E. Deinhard Lane, potential of the County Recycle Center
site, and the River Front Park. Staff will pull together information regarding the acquisition of
River Front Park and map it for a future Council presentation. The McCall Renewal Agency also
has plans to set aside funds for land purchases in the new district which is zoned Commercial and
would not have sewer connection issues as the area is already zoned for high density.
The Council shared thoughts about the challenge of incentivizing people to build, the shortage of
land options for the City, and interest in any creative solutions staff can bring to their attention.
AB 20-139 Review and Comment on Valley County Waterways Ordinance
City Manager Anette Spickard presented the Valley County Waterways Ordinance review. Valley
County is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the Waterways ordinance on May 26, 2020. The
ordinance will repeal all previous waterway regulations and replace them with the regulations in
this ordinance. For Payette Lake, the ordinance provides for a 300 foot no wake zone except for
certain specific locations.
Council Member Maciaszek, as part of the City team working on this topic, shared the goals of the
City and the County collaboration to create a Lake Management Plan, and one component will be
addressing lake capacity. He explained one of the main differences in this new Ordinance is the
inclusion of all lakes in the County, not just the Big Payette Lake. Parks & Recreation Director
Kurt Wolf gave a brief update.
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The Council shared their thoughts. Council Member Holmes liked the inclusion of the no wake
zone, delineation of the lakes, and felt overall it was very comprehensive. Council Member Sowers
feels it provides a good framework and a move in the right direction. Council Member Maciaszek
would like to ask staff to draft a letter of support to the County to bring this ordinance back into
place. Council Member Nielsen was in support of the ordinance and a letter from the City. City
Manager Spickard explained what she will include in the letter. The Council consensus was for
staff to draft a letter as City Manager Anette Spickard defined it.
COVID-19 Update
Police Chief Justin Williams gave an update on the current COVID-19 status and took the Council
through the information listed below. Each stage will commence so long as there is not a spike in
cases.
2,158 (1,836 at the last Council meeting on April 23)
Governor’s Stay Healthy Order
o Currently in Stage 1
May 1-15
City facilities remain closed
Planned opening May 18
o Protocols and processes to ensure safe environment for staff
and customers in place
Promote telework
Phased employee re-entry
At risk employees stay home
MINIMIZE non-essential travel
Media campaign and business outreach
Primary slogan is “Know before you go”
Sending communication to businesses offering guidance to handle
difficult situations during safety protocols.
Travel Advisory released encouraging patience and respect for our
community as we move through stages of the Idaho rebound. This is
based in feedback received from local businesses.
Business update
Most retail businesses are open
More persons in town
o High percentage not wearing masks
Discussions that we have had regarding protocols for businesses
o Masks, limiting customers, social distance
Short-term rental restrictions still in place
Out of state persons entering Idaho required to 14-day self-quarantine
Valley County
o Continued coordination with Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and Public
Information Officers (PIOs)
Concept developed by McCall Area Chamber of Commerce in
partnership with all Valley County cities including New Meadows.
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Main Message: “This place is special. Help us protect the place and
the people we love.”
Will include road signage, web, digital media and business tools.
Preparation for Stage 2 – May 16-29
o Protocols set for city facilities
o Restaurants may open once its mitigation plan has been submitted and approved by
Central District Health (CDH)
o Salons may open
Stage 3 protocols in place and await implementation for city facilities and employees
City Manager Anette Spickard touched briefly on staff efforts for the McCall Golf Pro and
Banyan’s on the Green in their reopening at the McCall Golf Course. She gave an update of
Governor Brad Little’s message to cities with a focused message towards citizens on personal
responsibility and using common sense, asked for continued support of his efforts to combat the
pandemic, and help build consumer confidence so Idaho’s economy can reopen fully. She shared
she has received a lot of positive response from the local community. The Fourth of July event
will be a complicated effort and will be presented to Council in the near future.
AB 20-140 Call for Nominations for AIC Third Vice President & Process for Board Elections
for 2020 Discussion and Possible Nomination
Mayor Giles presented the discussion. The Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) is looking for
nominations for an AIC Third Vice President board position. Eligible candidates should be elected
officials from AIC Districts 3 or 4, which includes the City of McCall. The purpose of this
discussion is to inquire if any Council Member would be interested in being nominated. Anyone
interested in serving as AIC Third Vice President needs to be nominated by a city elected official
or self-nominated by Friday, May 22 at close of business day to the AIC Executive Director.
Council consensus was to think about the nominations and, if someone is interested, the item will
be brought back to the May 21 Council meeting.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mayor Giles adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
ATTEST: Robert S. Giles, Mayor
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk
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